I just don’t think he has the physical tools many thought and as you said he doesn’t do any one thing at an elite level, and didn’t really improve all that much. He has time but he should be in college perfecting his game giving him the best chance to make it IMO.
It wasn’t as many people thought, despite what the narrative was. I did some research immediately after the season was over and it was only around 5 times. That’s still too many, but a far cry from the “every game” narrative that is pushed in these parts.
I didn't suggest that Cal or anyone physically forced him to do anything; however, the culture under Cal clearly inferred that players who hung around for another season were second tier players.
I agree but the bigger issue IMO was it wasn’t just the start of the game it was also the 2nd half too. That is minimally 6-8 minutes of automatic game time with your best players on the bench and also not a part of the combo including reeves. Reeves typically came out within a few minutes a reed and Rob checking in, and that’s if he didn’t come out when they checked in. Not sure there’s not many coaches that wouldn’t have had that trio in the game together for minimally 20 minutes/game and some games possibly 25-30. Honestly no clue how many minutes cal played them together but seems he almost went out of his way to avoid them playing together for very long at all. Those three along with Theiro/mitchell/big Z would have made a formidable lineup with token help from the others.
His testing #s in the combine were really bad in many areas, behind the centers in some. His only sliver of NBA hope is to get in great shape and concentrate on being a 3 &D guy.
I know, I was shocked at how bad his numbers were for such a highly rated prospect. Makes plenty of sense the issues he had in college and I agree 3 and D is his main route to a career.
He can make a shot when he’s open. That’s the only skill I see from Justin Edwards. Can’t dribble, can’t finish and was an overrated defender at UK. He’s a dime a dozen in the NBA and will be out of the league by the time he turns 25.
In Cal's case, every time he let an assistant like Robic or Payne take the reigns, the team immediately looks and does better. It's because they are better organized by ass coach and able to concentrate on the actual bball game instead of what Cow is screaming.
Edwards ended up with 28 points in their game versus the Grizzlies. The kid is talented, he just can't get his head in the way while keeping his confidence up.
Good for him, I hope he continues to get better. I loved his attitude.
Yup plenty of time. To be fair he played really well the next 2 games. I still believe summer league doesn’t mean anything and that he will really struggle to even get PT especially with Philly. The only thing he has going for him is that they have 3 max guys and will need cheap depth. He will however be fighting with a lot of guys for those spots. I think his measurements and overall athleticism tells a lot of why he struggled In college. Plus he doesn’t do any one thing outstanding.
Maybe I'm wrong but assistant has coach in the name for a reason Robic scouted the other team and set up a plan, no doubt Cal missed him when he left but Cal was kinda busy on gMe Nights. If Brooks teaches kids defense are you gonna say, glad Pope let Brooks take the reigns? It's a team sport
No he did not. he had 14 points against the Grizzlies. He didn't score 28 in the 3 games combined. He struggled in games 1/3, had a very solid game in the second game. Utah was the last game and he struggled big time after showing real promise. He is a rookie, he is going to have a roller coaster of games. Kind of hard to take posters serious when they are not even close to knowing what a player did. Where did you get he scored 28 points ? Maybe in college, but Summer League, it didn't happen. I could understand if you was off a couple points / rebounds or whatever, but off 14 points ? Did you give him double credit for points scored ? LOL.
"personally I don't think he's that bright"??????????
I guess that's why you not getting paid millions! You don't know what coaching is!
My bad, you are right, he did have 14 points. I could have swore the article I had read said that. But anyways, yes he struggled mightily the first game against Utah, but seemed to find a groove against Memphis.
Cal F'd him up. Filled him full of false dreams and BS. Should have been honest with him and brought him along slowly.
When the assistant coach is deciding what type of defense to use, where the players are in the floor and what plays to run with what lineup and it looks ALOT better than normal, it's a dead giveaway.
I personally have no "agenda" against Justin Edwards, I just don't see the guy as a solid, long time NBA player. He kind of reminds me of Tyty in that he just doesn't do any one thing at what I would call an elite or "NBA" level. He's not a great shooter, great defender, or great athlete. And there are 100 guys out there that are 6'6" with Justin Edwards athleticism and skill level. Maybe he'll prove me wrong, we'll see. I wish him well.
