Chandler wrote:how is this guy's foot speed, and lateral quickness? Wondering if we can re-focus his defense a bit more even if his offense never develops into what was hyped.

I was watching some highlights and he ain't no John Wall. He has the foot speed that you'd expect of a 6'5", 220lb kid with a stocky build from what I can see. He pretty much muscles his way to the rim, isn't blowing by anybody so I'd say his foot speed and lateral quickness are average. When you factor in bad decision making, forced shots and inconsistency as a shooter he is a major project.

He does however seem to have games where he gets hot so maybe a streak shooter? Probably does better against smaller weaker opponents like Isiah Thomas where he can bull his way in to the paint

Bonn1997 wrote:

Bonn1997 wrote:

WaltLongmire wrote:

BigDaddyG wrote:

EnySpree wrote:Mudiay can get into the paint and finish... he's the polar opposite to Frank. Mudiay is going to florish in NY. I'm hype... Mudiay is what Frank wish he could be! Yeah I said it

Mudiay isn't really a good finisher either looking at his shooting stats. He looks impressive attacking off the dribble tho.

Biggest issue for him is midrange, it would seem.

Actually shooting 49% on 0-3 foot shots is probably one of the worst in the league.

The WORST team in the league at close shots is at .606 on 0-3 shots. League average is .657.

Sheesh, Tony Wroten esque type **** there.

EnySpree wrote:

reub wrote:Mudiay was a steal. I saw him play earlier in the season at the Garden and he really impressed me. Big, athletic, competitive with a much improved shot. He's going to turn into an All-Star for us one day.

I feel the same. The guy is physically imposing and he can get in the paint and finish strong. Like Lance Stevenson without the crazy.

Posters here like to talk about what's been said about a player instead of seeing them play first hand. Guys here are gonna be pleasantly surprised from day 1

I've seen him play a few times. Denver was one of League Pass teams for a while. He's got talent but he's still a project. His decision making needs work and I'm not convinced he's a PG. Lance is a decent comparison, but I hope he does better than that.

CrushAlot wrote:Love this trade. I think getting Mudiay was a fantastic move. Can't wait to see him in a knock uniform.

Is THJR still on the team?

BigDaddyG wrote:

TPercy wrote:

I really hope Horny can figure this guy out like he did with Bledsoe because this man is straight ass. I wouldn't give up on him just yet but he is basically in the same boat as Frank with better shooting.

Shooting is might be better for now, but the shot selection is worse I'M HOME.

That video is misleading.... look at the rosters.... Galinari is still on the team. Just like a highlight, someone made a lowlight... whatever man. We got him and he's better than Frank so **** it

EnySpree wrote:

BigDaddyG wrote:

TPercy wrote:

I really hope Horny can figure this guy out like he did with Bledsoe because this man is straight ass. I wouldn't give up on him just yet but he is basically in the same boat as Frank with better shooting.

Shooting is might be better for now, but the shot selection is worse I'M HOME.

That video is misleading.... look at the rosters.... Galinari is still on the team. Just like a highlight, someone made a lowlight... whatever man. We got him and he's better than Frank so **** it

Rookie wrote:

Chandler wrote:how is this guy's foot speed, and lateral quickness? Wondering if we can re-focus his defense a bit more even if his offense never develops into what was hyped.

I was watching some highlights and he ain't no John Wall. He has the foot speed that you'd expect of a 6'5", 220lb kid with a stocky build from what I can see. He pretty much muscles his way to the rim, isn't blowing by anybody so I'd say his foot speed and lateral quickness are average. When you factor in bad decision making, forced shots and inconsistency as a shooter he is a major project.

He does however seem to have games where he gets hot so maybe a streak shooter? Probably does better against smaller weaker opponents like Isiah Thomas where he can bull his way in to the paint

Thanks I was wondering about speed with regard to defense. I don't know why, but wondering if he can be repurposed a bit into a Marcus Smart type (but less crazy) given his build

Jmpasq wrote:

Ira wrote:Among point guards, he has the lowest +/- of anyone in the league.

Yeah he is putrid, can't shoot and can't defend

I think they gave him a lot more rope his rookie season, and then pulled it back.

Also have to remember that the team runs through Jokic, now, and he is the assist leader on the team. Have to think that Mudiay would want to be the primary distributor, and being less of a facilitator has hurt his game.

BigDaddyG wrote:

EnySpree wrote:

BigDaddyG wrote:

TPercy wrote:

I really hope Horny can figure this guy out like he did with Bledsoe because this man is straight ass. I wouldn't give up on him just yet but he is basically in the same boat as Frank with better shooting.

Shooting is might be better for now, but the shot selection is worse I'M HOME.

That video is misleading.... look at the rosters.... Galinari is still on the team. Just like a highlight, someone made a lowlight... whatever man. We got him and he's better than Frank so **** it

Yeah, I'm not going off the video. Some of those highlights looked like they could've been from his rookie year, which was terrible. He struggled just like Frank in his rookie year. There are also thing he struggles with that Frank is better at right now. We'll see.

How is averaging 12pts 5 assists and 3 rebounds a terrible rookie year? If that's terrible then Frank shouldn't even be allowed to suit up anymore

EnySpree wrote:

BigDaddyG wrote:

EnySpree wrote:

BigDaddyG wrote:

TPercy wrote:

I really hope Horny can figure this guy out like he did with Bledsoe because this man is straight ass. I wouldn't give up on him just yet but he is basically in the same boat as Frank with better shooting.

Shooting is might be better for now, but the shot selection is worse I'M HOME.

That video is misleading.... look at the rosters.... Galinari is still on the team. Just like a highlight, someone made a lowlight... whatever man. We got him and he's better than Frank so **** it

Yeah, I'm not going off the video. Some of those highlights looked like they could've been from his rookie year, which was terrible. He struggled just like Frank in his rookie year. There are also thing he struggles with that Frank is better at right now. We'll see.

How is averaging 12pts 5 assists and 3 rebounds a terrible rookie year? If that's terrible then Frank shouldn't even be allowed to suit up anymore

EnySpree wrote:

BigDaddyG wrote:

EnySpree wrote:

BigDaddyG wrote:

TPercy wrote:

I really hope Horny can figure this guy out like he did with Bledsoe because this man is straight ass. I wouldn't give up on him just yet but he is basically in the same boat as Frank with better shooting.

Shooting is might be better for now, but the shot selection is worse I'M HOME.

That video is misleading.... look at the rosters.... Galinari is still on the team. Just like a highlight, someone made a lowlight... whatever man. We got him and he's better than Frank so **** it

Yeah, I'm not going off the video. Some of those highlights looked like they could've been from his rookie year, which was terrible. He struggled just like Frank in his rookie year. There are also thing he struggles with that Frank is better at right now. We'll see.

How is averaging 12pts 5 assists and 3 rebounds a terrible rookie year? If that's terrible then Frank shouldn't even be allowed to suit up anymore