Shockers in the NBA

[MikeKennedyRulZ]

X-Factor for every NBA team. That LA Clippers one looks familiar...

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/biggest-x-factor-on-every-nba-team-russell-westbrook-must-mesh-with-rockets-mvp-giannis-has-room-to-improve/

[Wooglin]

X-Factor for every NBA team. That LA Clippers one looks familiar...

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/biggest-x-factor-on-every-nba-team-russell-westbrook-must-mesh-with-rockets-mvp-giannis-has-room-to-improve/

The Raptor one should have looked familiar too!

[Kung Wu]

I think FVV has transcended the label of X-Factor. He is now in "key performer" territory.

[Aargh]

Lowery is in the last year of his contract. There's been speculation that the Raptors will trade him.

[MikeKennedyRulZ]

I think Landry is poised to have a big time year. With all of the attention on Kawhi and PG13 Landry will get plenty of open opportunities.

[California Shocker]

https://www.clipsnation.com/2019/8/28/20835940/how-can-landry-shamet-improve-for-clippers-year-2-nba-career

[Dan]

Need to change the title of this thread to "Duo"

[MikeKennedyRulZ]

I have a feeling Ron is not done with the NBA and the NBA is not done with Ron.

[Aargh]

Fred is handing out 300 backpacks loaded with school supplies to kids who need them in Rockford. He's the best thing that's happened to Rockford in a long time. The Dad who raised him to be the person he's become has to be awfully proud of his son!

https://www.mystateline.com/news/local-news/fred-van-vleet-to-hand-out-300-backpacks-friday-afternoon/?fbclid=IwAR0Tt2NMGrMPBYAfvY5xQsJgzjKGYXCiLM0uhhNTiluoE8KnXISWsoHDsRI

[KraRam]

Back to School: Fred VanVleet's journey from mid-major star to NBA Finals X-Factor

https://ca.nba.com/news/toronto-raptors-fred-vanvleet-journey-from-undrafted-to-nba-finals-x-factor/14c91u0vhed15140n85mf6n3qv

[Aargh]

Baker scores 11, tied for high on team, in first pre-season game

https://cskabasket.com/news/?id=18190&fbclid=IwAR1Xa46JM-S2D3ta8jIZGo-Wbj36A4AvCDyIsXUHHJusTMtP9MEypED2sFg&lang=en

[Kung Wu]

3 steals(!) and 3 assists too. Nice!

[Windiwu]

I seem to recall some of this team's games were on the WatchESPN app last year. I would suppose playoff type games?

[1979Shocker]

Here's the link to Ron Baker's personal data and stats for the team.

https://cskabasket.com/team/?player=...son=82&lang=en

[B1ShockFan]

The Dance team is a nice bonus.

[WstateU]

Yipes Stripes Beechnut Gum! I think I get spam emails from one of them. :)

[kcshocker11]

https://clipperholics.com/2019/09/09/la-clippers-landry-shamet-got-jacked-this-summer/amp/?fbclid=IwAR1N9rY00-VtSFV4OYxJHEhsT6Siup_5CH9lW3ftB01YjcZbiIXpACkLjho

[TheShocktocles]

Man!!!! Landry is looking good. Hope he keeps it up.

[kcshocker11]

https://ca.nba.com/news/toronto-raptors-fred-vanvleet-norman-powell-og-anunoby-improvement-development-2019-20-playoff-hopes-run/17ofhv1eitrz419ca2k9c6zxm1?fbclid=IwAR3uoBGkIbs_gWId64vLynEOxifcXZxKV1eymBCvnxnJZG7UXrITU5bE77Q

[Kung Wu]

From that article: "With the Raptors reputation for developing talent to reach - and surpass - their potential, the focus shifts to three players in particular this upcoming season."

How does one surpass their potential?

[Kung Wu]

My wife has been asking me to exceed my potential for years.

[WstateU]

Speaking of giving 110%... LMAO!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9A76qePV7GY

[another shocker]

how does one surpass their potential? sign with wichita state and play for gregg marshall.

[kcshocker11]

https://raptorsrapture.com/2019/09/10/toronto-raptors-fred-vanvleet-best/3/?fbclid=IwAR10PqtJa5c0uVlFVdXPGdVvYpB5I-v5JXBXEWmPmcuMyurQ8Ii1XlY6JyA

[angryplayer]

Bakers team CSKA moscow just won a preseason tournament called the Gloria Cup. CSKA (1st place last year) beat EFES (2nd place last year). Baker had high score and highest performance per box score but did not win the mvp.

highlights

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d954VQjpfn4

box score

https://cskabasket.com/gm/?id=2691&lang=en

It was a close game and from the highlights it looks like he played 2nd and 3 quarter (did not start) and also 4th quarter after the game got really close.

judging from the box score it looks like a good game for baker.

[Wooglin]

Tiny gym but a packed house. I might be a smidgen bit biased but RB looked like he was sooooo much better than anyone else on the court. The smoothness of his offensive game and the tenacity of his defense has only improved (albeit against lesser talent than previous stops). I'm sure Russia is paying well, but his talent will bring him back in the USA soon enough.