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Re: Where we screwed up
« Reply #90 on: March 22, 2022, 10:12:19 AM »
Dainja I’m guessing
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« Reply #91 on: March 22, 2022, 10:23:26 AM »
Gotcha. I just don’t see why Kofi would come back honestly. It won’t benefit him really in any way. He’s not gonna come back and wanna take a backseat to anyone. He can make comparable money overseas and possibly in the G League. The one scenario is he wants to break records, lead Illinois to possibly a National Championship, and go down as arguably the greatest player ever at Illinois. His legacy. I just don’t see those as being more important to him than his ultimate goal of somehow playing on an NBA roster. I’d love if he did come back and illiniray listed some good points, but I think that’s just our fans wishful thinking.

Edit- and I’m sure Kofi is sick of getting literally abused by other players beating him up ever night. That wouldn’t be allowed in the G League, overseas, or the NBA. That’s pretty enticing if you ask me.
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Re: Where we screwed up
« Reply #92 on: March 22, 2022, 10:31:29 AM »
Dainja I’m guessing

If he can do half of what nichi says he's an improvement from Payne
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« Reply #93 on: March 22, 2022, 11:20:12 AM »
Gotcha. I just don’t see why Kofi would come back honestly. It won’t benefit him really in any way. He’s not gonna come back and wanna take a backseat to anyone. He can make comparable money overseas and possibly in the G League. The one scenario is he wants to break records, lead Illinois to possibly a National Championship, and go down as arguably the greatest player ever at Illinois. His legacy. I just don’t see those as being more important to him than his ultimate goal of somehow playing on an NBA roster. I’d love if he did come back and illiniray listed some good points, but I think that’s just our fans wishful thinking.

Edit- and I’m sure Kofi is sick of getting literally abused by other players beating him up ever night. That wouldn’t be allowed in the G League, overseas, or the NBA. That’s pretty enticing if you ask me.

Not sure why he wouldn’t come back, honestly. Unless he just really doesn’t like school. He’s no lock to even get drafted. NIL money could be somewhat lucrative, and he gets another year to work on his game and improve his stock (and maybe a Final Four).

No way to know what’s in a kids heart, though.
"He commented more than once that, 'You know, Hitler did some good things, too,'" Kelly recalled to The Times. Kelly said he would usually quash the conversation by saying "nothing (Hitler) did, you could argue, was good," but that Trump would occasionally bring up the topic again.

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Re: Where we screwed up
« Reply #94 on: March 22, 2022, 11:21:51 AM »
I have no idea how Kofi and Dainja would work together defensively, but it would be interesting to find out.
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Re: Where we screwed up
« Reply #95 on: March 22, 2022, 11:22:52 AM »
I have no idea how Kofi and Dainja would work together defensively, but it would be interesting to find out.

Don’t know, but Dainja is an awesome name for a basketball player.
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Re: Where we screwed up
« Reply #96 on: March 22, 2022, 11:25:55 AM »
Dainja Payne


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« Reply #97 on: March 22, 2022, 11:28:38 AM »
If he can do half of what nichi says he's an improvement from Payne

His highlights are pretty impressive. Better than most highlight videos I see. Supposedly can be even more explosive with better conditioning, which is one of the easier fixes. This is exciting. I’d forgotten we had him in the fold.



If Kofi and Curbelo come back this team could have a high ceiling.
"He commented more than once that, 'You know, Hitler did some good things, too,'" Kelly recalled to The Times. Kelly said he would usually quash the conversation by saying "nothing (Hitler) did, you could argue, was good," but that Trump would occasionally bring up the topic again.

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Re: Where we screwed up
« Reply #98 on: March 22, 2022, 11:43:18 AM »
Not sure why he wouldn’t come back, honestly. Unless he just really doesn’t like school. He’s no lock to even get drafted. NIL money could be somewhat lucrative, and he gets another year to work on his game and improve his stock (and maybe a Final Four).

No way to know what’s in a kids heart, though.

Kofi is pretty much what he is I think. Very very good physically dominant at college level strictly back to basket low post player.
Not a natural shot blocker or quick jumper. Has no face up game or driving ability.
Cannot guard in space, switch to guard wings or lead guards, and we got eaten alive with pullups in his drop coverage all year.
Not really a rim runner.
None of that translates to next level.
Is undrafted or late second round at best in most all mock drafts.

In this aggregate ranking he is not even in Top 96 players. He is old by NBA development standards.
https://hoopshype.com/lists/nba-mock-draft-espn-the-athletic-sports-illustrated-bleacher-report/

He is in tough spot. He is 23 years old this year.
Wish him all the best. He has given 110% for three years.
Hope he makes some serious money overseas.

I think this might be like last year where he assesses options and makes a decision later again. I wish he would make the call early.

The problem for us is we will not land any other impact post guys if it drags out. I noticed several of the bigs we were working on last year landed other places, and they certainly are looking for NCAA bound loaded teams which we are not projected to be.




« Last Edit: March 22, 2022, 11:48:06 AM by Lkdog »

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Re: Where we screwed up
« Reply #99 on: March 22, 2022, 11:48:10 AM »
Why did Dainja sit the whole year? Aren’t they pretty much giving everyone eligibility these days?
"He commented more than once that, 'You know, Hitler did some good things, too,'" Kelly recalled to The Times. Kelly said he would usually quash the conversation by saying "nothing (Hitler) did, you could argue, was good," but that Trump would occasionally bring up the topic again.

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Re: Where we screwed up
« Reply #100 on: March 22, 2022, 11:53:58 AM »
His highlights are pretty impressive. Better than most highlight videos I see. Supposedly can be even more explosive with better conditioning, which is one of the easier fixes. This is exciting. I’d forgotten we had him in the fold.



If Kofi and Curbelo come back this team could have a high ceiling.

Dainja looks impressive if he can do any of that versus college defenses.
Should be productive for us.

Could play the 4 if Kofi does return.

I am not a fan of Curbelo at this point unless there is some major transformation in his overall approach, his shooting, and his decision making. This isn't an And1 Exhibition tour out there.

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Re: Where we screwed up
« Reply #101 on: March 22, 2022, 11:57:12 AM »
Why did Dainja sit the whole year? Aren’t they pretty much giving everyone eligibility these days?

I may have this wrong, but I think he came mid year didn't he? I don't know if he could have played or not second semester.

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Re: Where we screwed up
« Reply #102 on: March 22, 2022, 11:58:09 AM »
I may have this wrong, but I think he came mid year didn't he? I don't know if he could have played or not second semester.

I think he has been able to practice with the team since his arrival.

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Re: Where we screwed up
« Reply #103 on: March 22, 2022, 12:04:12 PM »
Dainja looks impressive if he can do any of that versus college defenses.
Should be productive for us.

Could play the 4 if Kofi does return.

I am not a fan of Curbelo at this point unless there is some major transformation in his overall approach, his shooting, and his decision making. This isn't an And1 Exhibition tour out there.

Curbelo needs to work on being a pass first point guard and taking care of the ball, when he does that he's great... when he's shooting or retardedly trying to split double teams with a dribble or just being a black hole ball hog... ugh terrible, just run the fucking offense and your stats will come
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Re: Where we screwed up
« Reply #104 on: March 22, 2022, 12:15:26 PM »
Nm
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