(10-23-2016 11:31 AM)Brother Bluto Wrote:  

(10-23-2016 10:41 AM)Latilleon Wrote:  

(10-22-2016 07:52 PM)UMTiger02 Wrote:  DJ Stephens is no Hassan Whiteside....

The point is that the Grizz cut a guy who is now playing at an all-star level. Which means either Whiteside worked his tail off to be better or the Grizz did a poor job of getting the most out of him and finding a spot. Maybe a combination of both. DJ isn't a center, but that doesn't mean he can't get it together after leaving the Grizz.

So who in your opinion should they have cut to keep a 6-5 guy that can't take anyone off the dribble or shoot a good percentage ? I don't get what your point is. They cut Whiteside because they had Gasol and Koufos at the time

My point is that Stephens can still work to get better and earn an opportunity with another team.

(10-23-2016 11:32 AM)Latilleon Wrote:  

(10-23-2016 11:31 AM)Brother Bluto Wrote:  

(10-23-2016 10:41 AM)Latilleon Wrote:  

(10-22-2016 07:52 PM)UMTiger02 Wrote:  DJ Stephens is no Hassan Whiteside....

The point is that the Grizz cut a guy who is now playing at an all-star level. Which means either Whiteside worked his tail off to be better or the Grizz did a poor job of getting the most out of him and finding a spot. Maybe a combination of both. DJ isn't a center, but that doesn't mean he can't get it together after leaving the Grizz.

So who in your opinion should they have cut to keep a 6-5 guy that can't take anyone off the dribble or shoot a good percentage ? I don't get what your point is. They cut Whiteside because they had Gasol and Koufos at the time

My point is that Stephens can still work to get better and earn an opportunity with another team.

Not if he can't shoot or handle the ball at his size

(10-23-2016 12:03 PM)Brother Bluto Wrote:  

(10-23-2016 11:32 AM)Latilleon Wrote:  

(10-23-2016 11:31 AM)Brother Bluto Wrote:  

(10-23-2016 10:41 AM)Latilleon Wrote:  

(10-22-2016 07:52 PM)UMTiger02 Wrote:  DJ Stephens is no Hassan Whiteside....

The point is that the Grizz cut a guy who is now playing at an all-star level. Which means either Whiteside worked his tail off to be better or the Grizz did a poor job of getting the most out of him and finding a spot. Maybe a combination of both. DJ isn't a center, but that doesn't mean he can't get it together after leaving the Grizz.

So who in your opinion should they have cut to keep a 6-5 guy that can't take anyone off the dribble or shoot a good percentage ? I don't get what your point is. They cut Whiteside because they had Gasol and Koufos at the timef

My point is that Stephens can still work to get better and earn an opportunity with another team.

Not if he can't shoot or handle the ball at his size

DJ is limited in some areas much like Tarik Black. If he was Tarik's size he would be a NBA star due to work ethic.

(10-23-2016 03:47 PM)Penny Lane Wrote:  

(10-23-2016 12:03 PM)Brother Bluto Wrote:  

(10-23-2016 11:32 AM)Latilleon Wrote:  

(10-23-2016 11:31 AM)Brother Bluto Wrote:  

(10-23-2016 10:41 AM)Latilleon Wrote:  The point is that the Grizz cut a guy who is now playing at an all-star level. Which means either Whiteside worked his tail off to be better or the Grizz did a poor job of getting the most out of him and finding a spot. Maybe a combination of both. DJ isn't a center, but that doesn't mean he can't get it together after leaving the Grizz.

So who in your opinion should they have cut to keep a 6-5 guy that can't take anyone off the dribble or shoot a good percentage ? I don't get what your point is. They cut Whiteside because they had Gasol and Koufos at the timef

My point is that Stephens can still work to get better and earn an opportunity with another team.

Not if he can't shoot or handle the ball at his size

DJ is limited in some areas much like Tarik Black. If he was Tarik's size he would be a NBA star due to work ethic.

If ifs and buts were candy and nuts every day would be Christmas.

(10-23-2016 04:21 PM)NigelTufnel Wrote:  

(10-23-2016 03:47 PM)Penny Lane Wrote:  

(10-23-2016 12:03 PM)Brother Bluto Wrote:  

(10-23-2016 11:32 AM)Latilleon Wrote:  

(10-23-2016 11:31 AM)Brother Bluto Wrote:  So who in your opinion should they have cut to keep a 6-5 guy that can't take anyone off the dribble or shoot a good percentage ? I don't get what your point is. They cut Whiteside because they had Gasol and Koufos at the timef

My point is that Stephens can still work to get better and earn an opportunity with another team.

Not if he can't shoot or handle the ball at his size

DJ is limited in some areas much like Tarik Black. If he was Tarik's size he would be a NBA star due to work ethic.

If ifs and buts were candy and nuts every day would be Christmas.

He is very close to being an NBA player now. This is not a fairy tale thing. Watching him his first year vs now shows a totally different and vastly improved player. No ifs or buts about it.

(10-23-2016 03:47 PM)Penny Lane Wrote:  

(10-23-2016 12:03 PM)Brother Bluto Wrote:  

(10-23-2016 11:32 AM)Latilleon Wrote:  

(10-23-2016 11:31 AM)Brother Bluto Wrote:  

(10-23-2016 10:41 AM)Latilleon Wrote:  The point is that the Grizz cut a guy who is now playing at an all-star level. Which means either Whiteside worked his tail off to be better or the Grizz did a poor job of getting the most out of him and finding a spot. Maybe a combination of both. DJ isn't a center, but that doesn't mean he can't get it together after leaving the Grizz.

So who in your opinion should they have cut to keep a 6-5 guy that can't take anyone off the dribble or shoot a good percentage ? I don't get what your point is. They cut Whiteside because they had Gasol and Koufos at the timef

My point is that Stephens can still work to get better and earn an opportunity with another team.

Not if he can't shoot or handle the ball at his size

DJ is limited in some areas much like Tarik Black. If he was Tarik's size he would be a NBA star due to work ethic.

Much like WHO ?

(10-23-2016 11:25 PM)jsw3ent Wrote:  

(10-23-2016 03:47 PM)Penny Lane Wrote:  

(10-23-2016 12:03 PM)Brother Bluto Wrote:  

(10-23-2016 11:32 AM)Latilleon Wrote:  

(10-23-2016 11:31 AM)Brother Bluto Wrote:  So who in your opinion should they have cut to keep a 6-5 guy that can't take anyone off the dribble or shoot a good percentage ? I don't get what your point is. They cut Whiteside because they had Gasol and Koufos at the timef

My point is that Stephens can still work to get better and earn an opportunity with another team.

Not if he can't shoot or handle the ball at his size

DJ is limited in some areas much like Tarik Black. If he was Tarik's size he would be a NBA star due to work ethic.

Much like WHO ?

The most athletic 6-10 heavy guy in league.

(10-23-2016 08:21 PM)Penny Lane Wrote:  

(10-23-2016 04:21 PM)NigelTufnel Wrote:  

(10-23-2016 03:47 PM)Penny Lane Wrote:  

(10-23-2016 12:03 PM)Brother Bluto Wrote:  

(10-23-2016 11:32 AM)Latilleon Wrote:  My point is that Stephens can still work to get better and earn an opportunity with another team.

Not if he can't shoot or handle the ball at his size

DJ is limited in some areas much like Tarik Black. If he was Tarik's size he would be a NBA star due to work ethic.

If ifs and buts were candy and nuts every day would be Christmas.

He is very close to being an NBA player now. This is not a fairy tale thing. Watching him his first year vs now shows a totally different and vastly improved player. No ifs or buts about it.

I'm not saying he isn't. Your analogy though is a little ridiculous. Every player is going to be better if they were 4-5 inches taller. Hell, I probably would have been a D1 player if I were 6'7 instead of 6'2.

I sure was hoping that he would make the Grizz roster. Maybe he showed enough to catch on with another team.

(10-24-2016 08:30 AM)NigelTufnel Wrote:  

(10-23-2016 08:21 PM)Penny Lane Wrote:  

(10-23-2016 04:21 PM)NigelTufnel Wrote:  

(10-23-2016 03:47 PM)Penny Lane Wrote:  

(10-23-2016 12:03 PM)Brother Bluto Wrote:  Not if he can't shoot or handle the ball at his size

DJ is limited in some areas much like Tarik Black. If he was Tarik's size he would be a NBA star due to work ethic.

If ifs and buts were candy and nuts every day would be Christmas.

He is very close to being an NBA player now. This is not a fairy tale thing. Watching him his first year vs now shows a totally different and vastly improved player. No ifs or buts about it.

I'm not saying he isn't. Your analogy though is a little ridiculous. Every player is going to be better if they were 4-5 inches taller. Hell, I probably would have been a D1 player if I were 6'7 instead of 6'2.

Not necessarily better. You have to have the athleticism to pull it off. Think of Thabeet.

(10-23-2016 03:47 PM)Penny Lane Wrote:  

(10-23-2016 12:03 PM)Brother Bluto Wrote:  

(10-23-2016 11:32 AM)Latilleon Wrote:  

(10-23-2016 11:31 AM)Brother Bluto Wrote:  

(10-23-2016 10:41 AM)Latilleon Wrote:  The point is that the Grizz cut a guy who is now playing at an all-star level. Which means either Whiteside worked his tail off to be better or the Grizz did a poor job of getting the most out of him and finding a spot. Maybe a combination of both. DJ isn't a center, but that doesn't mean he can't get it together after leaving the Grizz.

So who in your opinion should they have cut to keep a 6-5 guy that can't take anyone off the dribble or shoot a good percentage ? I don't get what your point is. They cut Whiteside because they had Gasol and Koufos at the timef

My point is that Stephens can still work to get better and earn an opportunity with another team.

Not if he can't shoot or handle the ball at his size

DJ is limited in some areas much like Tarik Black. If he was Tarik's size he would be a NBA star due to work ethic.

But he ain't

So much to love about DJ, but he's just a tough fit for most NBA teams, and you can't keep him for his work ethic, fan likeability, etc. I hope he is able to find a system which works for both parties.

(10-23-2016 11:32 PM)Penny Lane Wrote:  

(10-23-2016 11:25 PM)jsw3ent Wrote:  

(10-23-2016 03:47 PM)Penny Lane Wrote:  

(10-23-2016 12:03 PM)Brother Bluto Wrote:  

(10-23-2016 11:32 AM)Latilleon Wrote:  My point is that Stephens can still work to get better and earn an opportunity with another team.

Not if he can't shoot or handle the ball at his size

DJ is limited in some areas much like Tarik Black. If he was Tarik's size he would be a NBA star due to work ethic.

Much like WHO ?

The most athletic 6-10 heavy guy in league.

Oh ! I thought we were speaking of WHO---instead of Griffin--Cousins-Davis--etc-etc-etc-etc-........

Why do u Dudes keep kidding your selfs, the Dude has to have a jumper and be able to dribble, he does that he's in the NBA. MIKE Wilson had the same problem, maybe D.J. needs to be a Globe Trotter, he has the hops and personality for it and the fans would love the Dude