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Anonymous

Years ago

NBL -transition to a smart+big formula ?

Don’t underestimate Bogut.

He sets great legal (stationary) screens. Plus great passing, often leading to real assists (ie immediate scoring, not NBA 2 play phases later assists). Plus bball IQ. Plus interior help D and rim protection.

As a younger player, he also had a good shot and mid-range game. He’s been restricted in this aspect since his elbow injury (break?) but will still be the difference in the Kings winning or losing key games next season provided he’s allowed to play to his strengths (by both officials and coaching staff).

As for the way bigs are reffed in the NBL, the league now has its drawcard Aussie to move to another level. Refs will focus on calls however they’re led by the ref’s body and league. Do you honestly think the NBL will instruct refs in such a way that their drawcard gets fouled out quickly every game? In my mind, I’d like to see him average about 3-4 for the first 3 quarters, then a battle of strategies (rotations, D structures, offensive focus etc) so that games finish close with fans anticipating whether Bogut will foul out, go quiet or seal the game for the Kings. Ie I really want a league with games where it’s marquee Aussie is central to close results and attracting more fans.

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Dunkman

Years ago

Boone is top shelf but Bogut is the next step up in size, 6ft 10-11 compared to 7ft 2-3 inches. No one will compete with him one on one if he stays healthy. Both Lisch and Randle are smart guards as well, good luck trying to stop them.

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Anonymous

Years ago

How many quality import 5s has the NBL had lately? Boone and a few others with massive baggage (which seemed to be a Sydney speciality). Other than that, the big imports have been solid at best but not great.

I think it’s harder to find quality import bigs than smalls.

Now would be a great time to be an Aussie big.

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very old

Years ago

Results from Round 15 are in...
Ox 259 lost to Flinders80 283
Isaac 252 defeated BJF 156
alexkrad 190 lost to clarky 249
Pure Silk 145 lost to hendo8888 177

Will email out full details shortly.

ROUND 16
Ox v hendo8888
Isaac v Flinders80
alexkrad v BJF
Pure Silk v clarky

FREE AGENT LIST - Restricted until 9am tuesday
F ADEKPONYA, Matthew
F ANTHONY, Benny
F BALCOMBE, Jarrod
C/F BALLINGER, Adam
G BEAGLEY, Alex
G BLOXHAM, Josh
G BRUCE, Aaron
F/G CARTER, Zac
G CASSIR, Robert
F/G COMINO, James
G CROSSWELL, Nathan
G DALY, Tom
F/G DANN, Graeme
G DELANEY, Zac
F FOTU, Isaac
G GEORGE, Deba
G GLOVER, Showron
F GRUBER, David
F/G GYNES, Alex
F/G HENRY, Leon
C/F HINDER, Russell
F HIRE, Greg
G HUSSEY, Jackson
C ITI, Martin
F JACKSON, Daniel
F JAMIESON, Luke
C/F KERRY, Tanner
C LANG, Tim
G LYCETT, Matthew
G MITCHELL, James
G NILSSON, Karl
G NORTON, Mitch
F ODIGIE, Owen
G PHILP, Mitch
G PREWSTER, Dion
F/G PURSER, Ben
G SCOTT, Damien
C/F TRUEMAN, Jeremiah
G TUDEHOPE, Keegan
C VANDERJAGT, Greg
C/F VIGOR, Michael
F WARBOUT, Jan
G WEEKS, Jarrad
G WILCHER, Joshua
G WILLIAMS, Kerry
G WRIGHT, Tom

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