Leighton
Years ago
Recent interview with RJ and LaMelo on Overtime
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yh3dPUwypmI
Posted a week ago and already almost most played NBL upload.
The interview itself seemed strange, like they were being told off for supposedly not being ready to play at NBL level. They didn't appear fussed, but was a little uncomfortable to watch.
Perthworld
Years ago
https://www.hoops.com.au/forum/45789-overtime-episode-going-viral-in-the-usa/
Reality
Years ago
Great hype the league is getting from the casual pop culture type people but these two are going to be bench warmers at best.
Can;t see either hanging around long after they realize they'll be lucky to see the court!
You're not serious? Both are projected lottery picks, they will be playing significant minutes.
ME
Years ago
Uncomfortable, yes. But they have a point. These kids say all the right things like "oh we know this is a tough league" but they seem to think they can come here and make a mark without doing any research. It's fine though. Both are playing the toughest position in the league. When Caspar Ware locks them down they'll soon start learning.
"When Caspar Ware locks them down they'll soon start learning."
Didn't Melo drop something like 25 points (almost all in the second half) on Casper in a drew league game a couple of weeks ago? Lol
Senator11
Years ago
"When Caspar Ware locks them down they'll soon start learning."
Damian Martin: Hold my beer...
Damian Martin shouldn't be drinking alcohol anyway while he is rehabbing one of his many injuries
so 5'10" Casper locking down a 6'6" Melo. Hmmmm
ME
Years ago
Oh I guess height is everything now. Caspar is significantly stronger than Melo, so I give Melo very little chance of getting the kinds of shots he likes up against him or establishing post position on him. Ask Russell Westbrook all about that.
Basketball insiders all know that the Drew League is the place to find defensive stoppers...
He's got to get to his spots in order to utilise that height advantage. It's dribbling and quickness in the backcourt. Damo and Casper are going to be like pitbulls if he shows any fear.
MACDUB
Years ago
RJ is insanely athletic. I didn't realise how athletic he was until I got a chance to see him workout in person. Wow.
There was also a few videos posted on IG of him absolutely destroying Terry Li in 1 on 1 drills.
Leighton
Years ago
Thanks Perthworld, forgot about the other thread.
Expectations vs actual minutes will be interesting to see play out.
Personally I think they'll hold their own and will compete for increased minutes as season goes on. Perhaps 15+ early on, then more mins as they play well. I don’t see either sitting games out on the bench as 10-12th man.
Curtley
Years ago
Terry Li is a development player in the NBL, RJ is a lock to be an NBA draft pick. You'd think there'd be no surprises he showed him up.
Caption Peacock
Years ago
I think Hampton will be better than Ball.
Aussie
Years ago
I think Hampton will be better than Ball
I'm leaning towards that too.
Ball is flashy but RJ is super athletic, has very high bball iq and has a real feel for the game which is always refreshing to watch
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