NBA: Official Thread -- Cyclones in the NBA & G-League 2018-19
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He was actually playing a lot faster than I remember him playing at Iowa State. It seems like he has another gear when he's not playing 38-40 minutes a game.
At least if their PG Murry wasn't in the game, Monte was. I don't ever recall him looking uncomfortable and that impressed me. His TO's came late in the 4th when the game turned into more of a pick-up game than NBA game.
I think he'll get some run early in the season since I think IT won't be ready yet. He's probably in the best position of the ISU guys.
Monte's getting enough recognition that there are multiple reporters asking him questions after the Lakers pre-season game. He kind of scolds himself for a turnover on a bad pass (about a minute and a half):
https://www.msn.com/en-ph/sports/ml...nver-nuggets-at-los-angeles-lakers/vp-BBNMcx9
The young man still seems approachable and humble.
https://www.msn.com/en-ph/sports/ml...nver-nuggets-at-los-angeles-lakers/vp-BBNMcx9
The young man still seems approachable and humble.
Couldn't believe my luck - I got to see the last few minutes of the 3rd and the the whole 4th quarter of the Lakers game today on a flight. I saw his nice floater and some good passing. He really looks like an NBAer this year - fast, aggressive and confident. I'll record the TNT game to watch him tomorrow.
In the first half of Utah's game tonight against Toronto, 10 guys played in the first half and none was named "Georges." I'm guessing he's outside the rotation to start the season. Let's hope that he finally gets a true chance to play some meaningful minutes this year.
Monte not only is on TNT vs. the Lakers (again) but he STARTED. Murray has a sore ankle or something. Had a sweet assist on the 1st or 2nd possession. Lots of chances to see MM tonight.
The Nuggets tweeted Monte's nice assist to Jokic early in tonight's Lakers game.
Nice corner 3 by Monte. Plus he’s just running his ass off by grabbing boards and pushing
I just think if they can combine Jokic’s IQ with Harris, Murray, and Morris they may have a top 2 offense.
He got a steal out of LeBron's hands!
Yes. I guess they're trying to be efficient while they're in SoCal (their first week of training was in S. Diego). They played at a different venue in the 1st game; this one is at the Staples Center.
Monte finished the 2nd preseason game vs. the Lakers with 26 minutes played, 12 pts on 5-for-12 shooting, 2 of 5 from three and 4 assists with 1 TO (4-to-1 ratio; hmmm). Murray was listed as the started and was a late scratch, which got MM an opportunity for more playing time.
I may see the world through cardinal-and-gold glasses but Donald Sloan, a guard whom the Nuggets signed when Thomas got hurt, did not seem as polished as Monte (and, checking the box score, I see he had 5 TOs).
Here's a nice finish on a cut and a dish from Jokic:
I may see the world through cardinal-and-gold glasses but Donald Sloan, a guard whom the Nuggets signed when Thomas got hurt, did not seem as polished as Monte (and, checking the box score, I see he had 5 TOs).
Here's a nice finish on a cut and a dish from Jokic:
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It appears that the opportunity is Monte's to lose. I view the Sloan signing more of a sign that IT could be further away and they need security in case Monte can't handle the load.
I thought he looked good but not great last night. He missed some opportunities to finish. Most of the Nuggets, besides Jokic, looked a bit off though. It was crazy watching him go against Rondo and Lebron.
