Pick6
Posts: 14,946
Jan 30, 2013 2:18pm
You arent imagining anything.robj55;1377676 wrote:Weren't most Cavs fans bashing TT earlier this year when he wasn't productive saying that he wasn't what they though he was gonna be? Or am I imagining that?
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Jan 30, 2013 2:19pm
Not all. There were debates regarding the matter though. It was either, team "TT was a bad pick," or team "TT is still very young, LOL at throwing him under the bus already."robj55;1377676 wrote:Weren't most Cavs fans bashing TT earlier this year when he wasn't productive saying that he wasn't what they though he was gonna be? Or am I imagining that?
Hb31187
Posts: 8,534
Jan 30, 2013 2:19pm
I remember earlier in the year on this site, fans were calling for his head and saying he was horrible and had no offensive game, or grasp on the game at all really. I agree he has potential and thats part of the reason (along with the fact there wasnt much to choose from) was why he was drafted top 5. I just was kinda surprised to see him mentioned with AS potential is allmucalum49;1377671 wrote:TT is playing great for the year at 11/9 and as mentioned about 15/11 for the month. I know you aren't the biggest Cavs fan but if you saw earlier this season he was downright terrible. RCF was blowing up calling him a bust amongst other choice names.
However he's really turned it on as of late. He's a smart/athletic player that is starting to develop an offensive game. But a major knock on TT was he was weak. Plays like the rebound and dunk yesterday (link below) shows me he's learning and getting stronger. At only 21 he's still got room to grow and you can definitely see he's developing this year.
Pair him with an Alex Len or Isaiah Austin and I think that can be a deadly combo. Their ability to shoot from 18 feet will keep center's from playing off of them. And then TT will have an open lane to take his guy off the dribble and drive to the lane. Their play would complement each other very well.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTLbwEaZl4Y
mucalum49
Posts: 1,639
Jan 30, 2013 2:20pm
Yes, until Andy went out he was playing miserably. Then a light bulb went on and he's starting to put it together.robj55;1377676 wrote:Weren't most Cavs fans bashing TT earlier this year when he wasn't productive saying that he wasn't what they though he was gonna be? Or am I imagining that?
Hb31187
Posts: 8,534
Jan 30, 2013 2:20pm
Yeah they were ripping him a new one on here especially lolrobj55;1377676 wrote:Weren't most Cavs fans bashing TT earlier this year when he wasn't productive saying that he wasn't what they though he was gonna be? Or am I imagining that?
robj55
Posts: 9,511
Jan 30, 2013 2:21pm
I haven't seen him play in months so I can't really comment or try to make any type of evaluation.like_that;1377679 wrote:Not all. There were debates regarding the matter though. It was either, team "TT was a bad pick," or team "TT is still very young, LOL at throwing him under the bus already."
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Jan 30, 2013 2:24pm
Certain fans were..don't group us all in on that.Hb31187;1377686 wrote:Yeah they were ripping him a new one on here especially lol
Some of us have said all along he was a good pick and with experience will pick it up. Soon as he's been "the man" (aka soon as Varejao went down), he's been phenomenal.
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Jan 30, 2013 2:26pm
Yeah, HB posts on the cavs thread all the time, so he knows what he is talking about. :rolleyes:SportsAndLady;1377699 wrote:Certain fans were..don't group us all in on that.
Some of us have said all along he was a good pick and with experience will pick it up. Soon as he's been "the man" (aka soon as Varejao went down), he's been phenomenal.
Always brings the lulz when posters try to group everyone into one category. There is a reason there was discussion. As I said earlier, some guy were throwing TT under the bus, but some guys like me were saying how ridiculous it was to throw him under the bus when he is just 21 years old.
Hb31187
Posts: 8,534
Jan 30, 2013 2:30pm
Wasnt meaning to group you all together, but there def were some of you that were unhappy to say the least with him was what I was getting at.SportsAndLady;1377699 wrote:Certain fans were..don't group us all in on that.
Some of us have said all along he was a good pick and with experience will pick it up. Soon as he's been "the man" (aka soon as Varejao went down), he's been phenomenal.
Hb31187
Posts: 8,534
Jan 30, 2013 2:30pm
Thanks for clearing that up, that was a close call.like_that;1377704 wrote:Yeah, HB posts on the cavs thread all the time, so he knows what he is talking about. :rolleyes:
Always brings the lulz when posters try to group everyone into one category. There is a reason there was discussion. As I said earlier, some guy were throwing TT under the bus, but some guys like me were saying how ridiculous it was to throw him under the bus when he is just 21 years old.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Jan 30, 2013 3:03pm
I thought he sucked last year. He's really grown as a player and I'm now excited to see what he develops into.robj55;1377676 wrote:Weren't most Cavs fans bashing TT earlier this year when he wasn't productive saying that he wasn't what they though he was gonna be? Or am I imagining that?
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Jan 30, 2013 3:05pm
Soo what's your point?Hb31187;1377714 wrote:Wasnt meaning to group you all together, but there def were some of you that were unhappy to say the least with him was what I was getting at.
Because some fans were unhappy with him, that means he probably won't be an all star in the future?
Hb31187
Posts: 8,534
Jan 30, 2013 3:08pm
Not at all? Rob asked if Cavs fans were bashing him earlier in the year and I said yesSportsAndLady;1377764 wrote:Soo what's your point?
Because some fans were unhappy with him, that means he probably won't be an all star in the future?
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Jan 30, 2013 3:21pm
lol Mr. Innocent I see.Hb31187;1377768 wrote:Not at all? Rob asked if Cavs fans were bashing him earlier in the year and I said yes
Hb31187
Posts: 8,534
Jan 30, 2013 3:24pm
Smh.Commander of Awesome;1377788 wrote:lol Mr. Innocent I see.
Clearly thats exactly what I answered to Rob. But do I think he'll be an all star? No, I dont. But thats nothing to do with because Cavs fans were bashing him. Carry on
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Jan 30, 2013 3:31pm
Good glad you're done. We can finally get back on topic.Hb31187;1377793 wrote:Smh.
Clearly thats exactly what I answered to Rob. But do I think he'll be an all star? No, I dont. But thats nothing to do with because Cavs fans were bashing him. Carry on
SMH at cavs losing to GSW last night missing their top players. Missed the game, anyone know why Klay Thompson went off?
Pick6
Posts: 14,946
Jan 30, 2013 3:33pm
Because our defense leaves a lot to be desired. Also, it is probably worth noting Kyrie was sick. Shouldnt have been playing.Commander of Awesome;1377798 wrote:Good glad you're done. We can finally get back on topic.
SMH at cavs losing to GSW last night missing their top players. Missed the game, anyone know why Klay Thompson went off?
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Jan 30, 2013 3:34pm
Commander of Awesome;1377798 wrote:Good glad you're done. We can finally get back on topic.
SMH at cavs losing to GSW last night missing their top players. Missed the game, anyone know why Klay Thompson went off?
Because he's better than most people think.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Jan 30, 2013 3:34pm
Gee not on him?Pick6;1377799 wrote:Because our defense leaves a lot to be desired. Also, it is probably worth noting Kyrie was sick. Shouldnt have been playing.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Jan 30, 2013 3:34pm
That's for sure, he's pretty damn good and my candidate for most improved.wildcats20;1377801 wrote:Because he's better than most people think.
Hb31187
Posts: 8,534
Jan 30, 2013 3:37pm
Him or JrueCommander of Awesome;1377804 wrote:That's for sure, he's pretty damn good and my candidate for most improved.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Jan 30, 2013 3:45pm
Jrue plays on a terrible team, can't evaluate him. /HBHb31187;1377806 wrote:Him or Jrue
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Jan 30, 2013 3:47pm
lol'dCommander of Awesome;1377814 wrote:Jrue plays on a terrible team, can't evaluate him. /HB
Hb31187
Posts: 8,534
Jan 30, 2013 3:50pm
But hes putting up numbers on par with Kyrie. He must be good /COACommander of Awesome;1377814 wrote:Jrue plays on a terrible team, can't evaluate him. /HB
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Jan 30, 2013 3:53pm
Link? Nice reach fail.Hb31187;1377822 wrote:But hes putting up numbers on par with Kyrie. He must be good /COA