TheGame wrote:Okay, we have gotten to game 3 of the summer league. The one good thing I can say about RJ's play is that he has improved each game. He still is not playing great but you see that he is figuring things out more each game. That tells me that he is able to self-evaluate and he is paying attention to his mistakes. Both good traits for a young player.

At least he seems to be consistently really good at rebounding. He’s also a willing passer. He does give effort on defense. All important things.

Allanfan20 wrote:

TheGame wrote:Okay, we have gotten to game 3 of the summer league. The one good thing I can say about RJ's play is that he has improved each game. He still is not playing great but you see that he is figuring things out more each game. That tells me that he is able to self-evaluate and he is paying attention to his mistakes. Both good traits for a young player.

At least he seems to be consistently really good at rebounding. He’s also a willing passer. He does give effort on defense. All important things.

The rebounding is good and it looks like that is going to be a consistent part of his game like you said. The kid has potential and he seems to have that "I must be great" attitude you need to improve your game at an NBA level. Once the coach benched him (and the rest of the starters) you could see that RJ was determined to play more effectively. Another good sign.

GoNyGoNyGo wrote:HE is getting better. His shot really needs to be fixed. Slow and heavy. His D and rebounding have been good so far.

He is having a hard time getting to the bakset on drives.

He should work on posting up.

BigDaddyG wrote:

Allanfan20 wrote:

GoNyGoNyGo wrote:HE is getting better. His shot really needs to be fixed. Slow and heavy. His D and rebounding have been good so far.

He is having a hard time getting to the bakset on drives.

He should work on posting up.

Yeah, those Jalen Rose comparisons are starting to make sense to me now. A mid to high post game would help him to take better advantage of his strengths.

Barrett is a smooth athlelte, you don't see any explosiveness at this time, and might never see it, but he has some length.

I was happy to see him have some success going to his right, last night.

The post game would help, and he could pass out of it. I think the move we've really going to see more of is the drive and pull back midrange jumper, a shot he has some rhythm with.

One fear- I don't see him as a catch and shoot guy (Am I wrong about this?). I think he needs to dribble the ball before he takes his shot, which limits his usefulness at times. If healthy, Bullock might be a good mentor for improving this skill, Ellington, too, but I wonder if Barrett needs to be a primary ball handler to reach his full potential as a shooter.

Nalod wrote:Thought of Joe Johnson type of game. Joe was a hell of a shooter. WE'll see if RJ can bring it.
RJ build solid for a 19 year old.

Barrett has a long way to go to be that kind of player.

CleaverGreene wrote:

Nalod wrote:Thought of Joe Johnson type of game. Joe was a hell of a shooter. WE'll see if RJ can bring it.
RJ build solid for a 19 year old.

JJ was a good catch and shoot player, if I recall his game.

Barrett has a long way to go to be that kind of player.

No doubt, but his strength served him well going to the rim. He had a good touch on a floater.
Hate the duke connection, but a bit of Corey Maggette. Strong kids got the fundamentals down were very effective.

That would be a disppointment to u?

BigDaddyG wrote:

Allanfan20 wrote:

GoNyGoNyGo wrote:HE is getting better. His shot really needs to be fixed. Slow and heavy. His D and rebounding have been good so far.

He is having a hard time getting to the bakset on drives.

He should work on posting up.

Yeah, those Jalen Rose comparisons are starting to make sense to me now. A mid to high post game would help him to take better advantage of his strengths.

Agree - He seeme to be strong enough already. Just needs to develop the moves and go to shot.

ALso - he looks good bringing the ball up. He has tripdub potential. IF IF IF he can work on his jumper he could be great!