2017 NBA Off-Season Thread

Originally posted by btthepunk:

Fox > Ball.

Fox is so smooth the way he crossed and attacked the basket. He had fools on the bench standing on a lay up.

Originally posted by titan:

Originally posted by btthepunk:

Fox > Ball.

Fox is so smooth the way he crossed and attacked the basket. He had fools on the bench standing on a lay up.

He reminds me of a less explosive John Wall. Both very athletic not good shooters coming out. Both are fast.

Originally posted by nothing03:

Originally posted by titan:

Originally posted by btthepunk:
Fox > Ball.

Fox is so smooth the way he crossed and attacked the basket. He had fools on the bench standing on a lay up.

He reminds me of a less explosive John Wall. Both very athletic not good shooters coming out. Both are fast.

Reminds me of a smaller John Wall. Wall came into the league at 6'4 196 with a 6'9 wingspan. Fox is 6'3 170 with a 6'6-6'7 wingspan. I think Wall was a little bit better as a passer/playmaker coming into the league too. Fox could end up as the best PG in this class though.

Fox's personality is a huge intangible as well. Teammates will love him and want to play for him.

How could you not love playing for a guy like this.

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Originally posted by btthepunk:

Fox > Ball.

Fox is going to be a nightmare for a lot of point guards to go against him. His speed looks just as ridiculous as in college and he's got those super quick School of the Seven Bells hands.


Just don't let him shoot. *Clank*

Shot looked pretty good to me

Originally posted by Hoovtrain:

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Originally posted by btthepunk:
Fox > Ball.

Fox is going to be a nightmare for a lot of point guards to go against him. His speed looks just as ridiculous as in college and he's got those super quick School of the Seven Bells hands.

Just don't let him shoot. *Clank*

Shot looked pretty good to me

Fox just isnt a 3 point shooter at this point but he can hit the mid range shots. There are lots of examples of guys who really improved their shots in the NBA and I expect Fox to do this as well. Ball should do as long as someone can work on that release.

The thing that makes Fox better than Ball in my opinion is his elite quickness and his ability to defend. Lonzo Ball is light years behind in those areas. The thing that people love about Ball is his court awareness and ability to pass but Fox is also good in these areas.

But, this is not based on one meaningless Summer League game. No one should be calling Fox a superstar or Ball a bust based on one game.

Originally posted by Ninerjohn:

Originally posted by Hoovtrain:

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Originally posted by btthepunk:

Fox > Ball.

Fox is going to be a nightmare for a lot of point guards to go against him. His speed looks just as ridiculous as in college and he's got those super quick School of the Seven Bells hands.

Just don't let him shoot. *Clank*

Shot looked pretty good to me

Fox just isnt a 3 point shooter at this point but he can hit the mid range shots. There are lots of examples of guys who really improved their shots in the NBA and I expect Fox to do this as well. Ball should do as long as someone can work on that release.

The thing that makes Fox better than Ball in my opinion is his elite quickness and his ability to defend. Lonzo Ball is light years behind in those areas. The thing that people love about Ball is his court awareness and ability to pass but Fox is also good in these areas.

But, this is not based on one meaningless Summer League game. No one should be calling Fox a superstar or Ball a bust based on one game.

Exactly. Need to be very measured when it comes to summer league. I expect both to be very good. And agreed on Fox's shooting. One thing that I thought when watching him in college was that even though his shot wasn't great, I felt it could could and would get much better. I really like his mid range jumper and if he can just get some consistency with his 3pt shot then watch out

Melo to Houston rumors are picking up steam

Originally posted by Fanaticofnfl:

Melo to Houston rumors are picking up steam

Even with the extension Harden is signing?

Harden signs $228M extension.

Originally posted by Fanaticofnfl:
Melo to Houston rumors are picking up steam

If Melo goes to Houston he is a perfect fit. Now the Rockets has three ball dominant player. Two of them barely plays any defense.

Originally posted by Hoovtrain:
Shot looked pretty good to me

Maybe right as it left his hands.

Originally posted by nothing03:
If Melo goes to Houston he is a perfect fit. Now the Rockets has three ball dominant player. Two of them barely plays any defense.

D'Antoni Dream Team. All gas, no brakes. Score 140, give up 148.

Originally posted by mayo49:

Harden signs $228M extension.

Chris Rock voice "Good lawd thats a lotta money!!"

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Originally posted by nothing03:

If Melo goes to Houston he is a perfect fit. Now the Rockets has three ball dominant player. Two of them barely plays any defense.

D'Antoni Dream Team. All gas, no brakes. Score 140, give up 148.

"Half the Defense Double the Offense"
Mike D Antoni
From Bleacher Report Game of Zones