In that game-winning play, it illustrates exactly what is wrong with Jennings. He dribbles the clock down, gets himself into trouble, and as the clock winds down those the ball to Ellis with a second left as if to say "Here, you do it". That Ellis made the shot is irrelevant at this point. You're no franchise player if you make that dumba$$ play in your 4th season. You're no "baller".
Want to see how it's done? Watch Harden, or Irving, or of course Kobe or LeBron or Durant. THAT'S a franchise player. Brandon, your a above average but nowhere near great player. You do not deserve to be paid like an All Star, much less a franchise player. 3 years, $27M and let him prove it. At that point if he's a franchise player (unlikely) he can get his franchise money in his prime.
I'd let him walk, IMO he is below average. He's had enough time, if he is not the man he'll never work hard enough over a long period to prove otherwise. Add in the fact when he doesn't want to play hard ... the team, owner and fans suffer. Less is more and at the trading deadline, I'd of got rid of him for a song and not a very good one.
BTW, IMO ... the effort by BJ on that last play smelled of "On purpose".
BTW, IMO ... the effort by BJ on that last play smelled of "On purpose".
Which would be stupid. He's an assett. To whatever degree you think that is fine- but not a player you give away. He young, dumb, and typically likens himself to a star player. I am sure he blames playing in MKE as the reason he's not an All Star. of course he would be wrong.
Try to sign and trade after they get bounced by the Heat. Don't let him walk for nothing.
Try to sign and trade after they get bounced by the Heat. Don't let him walk for nothing.
didn't realize he was restricted, yeah, duh, you get something ...
and then let him walk.
and then let him walk.
quote:Ellis, last week's Eastern Conference player of the week, finished 15 of 21 from the field.
kworst is loving life!
I love the new jennings - actually passing and not chucking
Lets hope it lasts more than 2 games.
That is how he needs to play for the team to win - whether he buys into it or not, that is the question
Lets hope it lasts more than 2 games.
That is how he needs to play for the team to win - whether he buys into it or not, that is the question
that has been and will alwaya be the question about BJennings.
You can't pay the guy big money in Milwaukee because he will never be the main guy, ever.
Even last night when he was dishin, the guy he was guardin got to the rim or pull-up in the lane consistently.
You can't pay the guy big money in Milwaukee because he will never be the main guy, ever.
Even last night when he was dishin, the guy he was guardin got to the rim or pull-up in the lane consistently.
Jennings and Ellis may have played their best game of the season
Both guys shot the ball well and the Bucks won going away at Golden State- a place that hasn't been very kind to visiting teams this year
The roller coaster season continues
Both guys shot the ball well and the Bucks won going away at Golden State- a place that hasn't been very kind to visiting teams this year
The roller coaster season continues
It seemed like for several games in a row that Jennings was trying to be a real point guard (huge bump in assists) letting guys like Redick do more shooting/scoring and that Ellis was taking the ball to the hoop more often and upping his shooting percentage. I guess we'll see if this positive trend continues or reverses. Almost like the Big 3 10+ years ago, 3 scorers and no inside game to speak of. Except maybe that Sanders is an upgrade over Ervin Johnson.
It an interesting observation. The acquisition of Redick allows them to run more set plays, and like you saw last night, Redick was born to come off screens and hit jumpers. I don't know how that equates against better teams, but as a coach you at least have complementary pieces.
At least the acquisition is starting to make sense.
At least the acquisition is starting to make sense.
What is going on in Sacramento tonight? Redick and Sanders with no minutes yet (2:00 left in first half) and Ayon with 7 boards and 12 points in 10 minutes. Giving Sanders and Redick a rest on a back-to-back? Never know what you're going to get with this bunch.
The other thing that's changed dramatically is that since Skiles left this team is not playing much defense.
I think that's OK because their scoring has increased quite a bit, but I think Boylan is simply letting these guys play to their strengths instead of forcing the issue. Adding Redick has opened things up for Jennings and Ellis in terms of their game(s)- Ellis driving to the hoop more often and Jennings looking to make the pass instead of just launching shot after shot.
I think that's OK because their scoring has increased quite a bit, but I think Boylan is simply letting these guys play to their strengths instead of forcing the issue. Adding Redick has opened things up for Jennings and Ellis in terms of their game(s)- Ellis driving to the hoop more often and Jennings looking to make the pass instead of just launching shot after shot.
quote:Originally posted by The Nerve:
What is going on in Sacramento tonight? Redick and Sanders with no minutes yet (2:00 left in first half) and Ayon with 7 boards and 12 points in 10 minutes. Giving Sanders and Redick a rest on a back-to-back? Never know what you're going to get with this bunch.
Sanders, Redick, and Ers were all DNPs and werent expected to play - nagging injuries. All will be fine in a few days or less.
When a reporter recently asked Demarcus Cousins about his collision with Dunleavy on Saturday night, Cousins said he went over to Dunleavy to ask if the contact was intentional...
Dunleavy responded, according to cousins, "What if it was?"
MDJr has testicles that hit the floor. One bad man.
Dunleavy responded, according to cousins, "What if it was?"
MDJr has testicles that hit the floor. One bad man.
Well, this team is consisent
They beat a good Golden State team on the road and lose to a mediocre Dallas team at home
They beat a good Golden State team on the road and lose to a mediocre Dallas team at home
Im not surprised. Dallas is streaking - they have won their last 4 now. We are still a little better than a .500 team. We will lose to other .500ish teams now and then.
Its all about the starting 5. Boylan's set-in-stone 5 is not good enough to start games consistently EVERY night and it gets them fighting on a steep Uphill on those nights.
He needs to change his starting 5 from night to night based on matchups. Larry Sanders needs help on the inside sometimes, LucRic and Ily do not help there. Only 1 of those 2 should ever start. The real decision should be whether you start Redick or another big guy besides Sanders.
jmo.
He needs to change his starting 5 from night to night based on matchups. Larry Sanders needs help on the inside sometimes, LucRic and Ily do not help there. Only 1 of those 2 should ever start. The real decision should be whether you start Redick or another big guy besides Sanders.
jmo.
Woeful is reporting that the Bucks have made a verbal offer of 5/40 to JJ Redick.
When asked about it, Redick said that it was news to him.
Either way, this sounds like about the kind of money he will end up signing for.. i was hoping for a 3-4 year deal instead for the Bucks.
When asked about it, Redick said that it was news to him.
Either way, this sounds like about the kind of money he will end up signing for.. i was hoping for a 3-4 year deal instead for the Bucks.
If Redick plays like he has been I'm totally fine what that deal. He's turned into a pretty good overall player. He may never be an All-Star, but he can hit shots, is probably better defensively than he gets credit for, and he isn't a knucklehead.
He definitely raises the basketball IQ on this team...
quote:Originally posted by Music City:
Consistently inconsistent.
That's why I figured they would beat LA tonight after that debacle in Philly.
Bucks helping the Mavs get into the Playoffs...
This has to be the most up and down Bucks team I can remember
The games you expect them to win they don't, and just when you think they are left for dead they respond
The games you expect them to win they don't, and just when you think they are left for dead they respond
Dont worry Ts,
They will lose saturday against OKC and we can go back to dusting off the pitchforks.
Kidding, but this team is tremendously inconsistent. The reason starts and ends with Brandon Jennings.
They will lose saturday against OKC and we can go back to dusting off the pitchforks.
Kidding, but this team is tremendously inconsistent. The reason starts and ends with Brandon Jennings.
Huh, I would have thought CalBuck would have been here to congratulate us on the win. 
Normally I would congratulate you guys on beating my Lakers but lately, it seems EVERYONE is beating us! 
LOL, congrats nonetheless!
I have...ahem (swallowing crow) made peace with myself that this Lakers team/Coach are going nowhere this year.
LOL, congrats nonetheless!
I have...ahem (swallowing crow) made peace with myself that this Lakers team/Coach are going nowhere this year.
i don't want BJennings back at any price, imo he should not be starting in the NBA.
seems like Bucks cling on BJennings like the Crew use to cling on Geoff Jenkins.
you just will not win much when those guys are your studs.
seems like Bucks cling on BJennings like the Crew use to cling on Geoff Jenkins.
you just will not win much when those guys are your studs.
I think Chris Paul is a FA as well and obviously he's the better player but it makes you wonder if Jennings will even attract a lot of attention?
Pretend you remember when the Bucks won 2 games against the Heat.
Im fine with the Bucks bringing back only redick of our "big three"
sign Devin Harris to a 2 year deal, bring in a 2 year deal on the 3 man.. and rebuild this ship.
Shouldnt have traded Harris in retrospect.
sign Devin Harris to a 2 year deal, bring in a 2 year deal on the 3 man.. and rebuild this ship.
Shouldnt have traded Harris in retrospect.
They have big men- they're young, but they can be really good. Sandrs and Henson need to be a dynamic duo inside.
But I agree- its time to move on from the Jennings/Ellis plan. Jennings being pissed about being benched revealed a lot- he says "you don't see any all stars on this team, do you?" in response. If anything, since then Ellis has improved in the effort department. But Jenningd disappears.
He doesn't want to be here, and he blames the team for why he hasn't Ben more successful. Move on.
But I agree- its time to move on from the Jennings/Ellis plan. Jennings being pissed about being benched revealed a lot- he says "you don't see any all stars on this team, do you?" in response. If anything, since then Ellis has improved in the effort department. But Jenningd disappears.
He doesn't want to be here, and he blames the team for why he hasn't Ben more successful. Move on.
Its great news that their small forward of the future plays for Orlando
quote:Originally posted by kworst:
Its great news that their small forward of the future plays for Orlando
With Harris, Henson, and Sanders they were starting to build a nucleus of young players that they had drafted. The Reddick trade was the type you make when you are one player away from something significant, ideally more than an 8th seed. I'm guessing that they goodbye to at least 2 of the 3 (Ellis, Reddick, Jennings) and blow it up again after this year.
I think they still have some good young players to build around- i.e. Sanders, Henson, and Udoh and Ersan and Moute are good complimentary players that don't cost them a fortune.
In theory, they could let the entire rest of the team walk. Dalembert, Redick, Dunleavy, Pryzbilla, and Daniels have expiring deals and there's a good chance that Ellis opts out and Jennings goes elsewhere.
Personally, that's not the worst thing in the world because if that all happens they only have about $28MM committed to salaries in 2013/2014 then and they could go out and add some more pieces.
Tobias Harris though is the real head scratcher. He was having a great offseason and did some nice things when he did see action but then for some reason he sat on the bench and then we find out he got traded. The only thing I can think of is that he was a headcase or did something to force his way out of Milwaukee. Whatever the case this now appears like it was the wrong move to make because he can play and they will need a SF.
In theory, they could let the entire rest of the team walk. Dalembert, Redick, Dunleavy, Pryzbilla, and Daniels have expiring deals and there's a good chance that Ellis opts out and Jennings goes elsewhere.
Personally, that's not the worst thing in the world because if that all happens they only have about $28MM committed to salaries in 2013/2014 then and they could go out and add some more pieces.
Tobias Harris though is the real head scratcher. He was having a great offseason and did some nice things when he did see action but then for some reason he sat on the bench and then we find out he got traded. The only thing I can think of is that he was a headcase or did something to force his way out of Milwaukee. Whatever the case this now appears like it was the wrong move to make because he can play and they will need a SF.