Nembhard looked great. Jackson might be a lost cause due to the fouling. Year 3 in Summer League and he still cannot guard without fouling. Walker looked like a wonderful energy/effort player. Mathurin looked stronger. He brings something to the Pacers that they quite honestly haven’t had: An Alpha. Give him the ball and get outta the way. Expecting big things from Mathurin this season.
I don't know how we will share the minutes but it's clear that Walker is a beautiful project who need playing time. Toppin will have a lot of pressure.
Walker is extremely intriguing but very raw. He will be a great option to back up Obi and use situationally. At some point they could flip roles, but I expect Obi to be a significant long term addition.
Only thing about Toppin is he isn’t that great defensively. This is what held him up in NY. If he struggles on the defensive end while Walker showcases his clear defensive talents, I’d expect Walker to start over Toppin.
Suns are trying to put together a trade for TJ McConnell, per Jake Fisher of Yahoo Sports.
Nembhard is going to end up a very valuable trade chip at some point.
Hate that, but you can't keep/play them all.
Nembhard looked great. Jackson might be a lost cause due to the fouling. Year 3 in Summer League and he still cannot guard without fouling. Walker looked like a wonderful energy/effort player. Mathurin looked stronger. He brings something to the Pacers that they quite honestly haven’t had: An Alpha. Give him the ball and get outta the way. Expecting big things from Mathurin this season.
Yep--kind of Lance with more talent!
I don't know how we will share the minutes but it's clear that Walker is a beautiful project who need playing time. Toppin will have a lot of pressure.
Walker is extremely intriguing but very raw. He will be a great option to back up Obi and use situationally. At some point they could flip roles, but I expect Obi to be a significant long term addition.
He looked pretty lost on defense in NY. And doens't have a lot of game that doesn't involve dunking.
I think if Walker develops quickly Obi's stay as a starter will be very short.
Only thing about Toppin is he isn’t that great defensively. This is what held him up in NY. If he struggles on the defensive end while Walker showcases his clear defensive talents, I’d expect Walker to start over Toppin.