Serena Winters @SerenaWinters · 51m51 minutes ago
Mitch Kupchak doesn’t anticipate Ivica Zubac to get a ton of playing time, but does expect him to work his tail off in practice.
I don't anticipate what holds true now will necessarily hold true after training camp and preseason -- as almost every player yesterday said there was no indication of what position they would be playing or how much time they would be seeing at a certain position -- Larry said he might see time at the 3,4 or 5. It's one of those things still up in the air. Luke also said yesterday he hasn't ruled out starting Ingram, and his statement about Deng starting was more of a generally speaking thing, though everyone expects Deng to start. Mitch has also said that Yi will have to earn the roster spot, which may or may not have an impact on Zubac's playing time. There are so many what-ifs that have to be sorted out, and even Luke alluded to this yesterday.
Serena Winters @SerenaWinters · 51m51 minutes ago
Mitch Kupchak doesn’t anticipate Ivica Zubac to get a ton of playing time, but does expect him to work his tail off in practice.
I don't anticipate what holds true now will necessarily hold true after training camp and preseason -- as almost every player yesterday said there was no indication of what position they would be playing or how much time they would be seeing at a certain position -- Larry said he might see time at the 3,4 or 5. It's one of those things still up in the air. Luke also said yesterday he hasn't ruled out starting Ingram, and his statement about Deng starting was more of a generally speaking thing, though everyone expects Deng to start. Mitch has also said that Yi will have to earn the roster spot, which may or may not have an impact on Zubac's playing time. There are so many what-ifs that have to be sorted out, and even Luke alluded to this yesterday.
I think it's pretty clear what Zubac's likely initial role will be. Really like a redshirt year. Patience. He's part of our future core, even if he isn't a rotation player this year. _________________ From 2-10 to the Western Conference Finals
Serena Winters @SerenaWinters · 51m51 minutes ago
Mitch Kupchak doesn’t anticipate Ivica Zubac to get a ton of playing time, but does expect him to work his tail off in practice.
I don't anticipate what holds true now will necessarily hold true after training camp and preseason -- as almost every player yesterday said there was no indication of what position they would be playing or how much time they would be seeing at a certain position -- Larry said he might see time at the 3,4 or 5. It's one of those things still up in the air. Luke also said yesterday he hasn't ruled out starting Ingram, and his statement about Deng starting was more of a generally speaking thing, though everyone expects Deng to start. Mitch has also said that Yi will have to earn the roster spot, which may or may not have an impact on Zubac's playing time. There are so many what-ifs that have to be sorted out, and even Luke alluded to this yesterday.
I think it's pretty clear what Zubac's likely initial role will be. Really like a redshirt year. Patience. He's part of our future core, even if he isn't a rotation player this year.
Serena Winters @SerenaWinters · 51m51 minutes ago
Mitch Kupchak doesn’t anticipate Ivica Zubac to get a ton of playing time, but does expect him to work his tail off in practice.
I don't anticipate what holds true now will necessarily hold true after training camp and preseason -- as almost every player yesterday said there was no indication of what position they would be playing or how much time they would be seeing at a certain position -- Larry said he might see time at the 3,4 or 5. It's one of those things still up in the air. Luke also said yesterday he hasn't ruled out starting Ingram, and his statement about Deng starting was more of a generally speaking thing, though everyone expects Deng to start. Mitch has also said that Yi will have to earn the roster spot, which may or may not have an impact on Zubac's playing time. There are so many what-ifs that have to be sorted out, and even Luke alluded to this yesterday.
I think it's pretty clear what Zubac's likely initial role will be. Really like a redshirt year. Patience. He's part of our future core, even if he isn't a rotation player this year.
It's actually not very clear at the moment, and I don't see how anyone can pencil in anything with certainty. I also don't think it's a matter of me being patient, as it's the coaching staff who ultimately determines who plays and who doesn't. I don't have any sentimental stake in who plays and who doesn't.
Here are a few of the things that will be answered after training camp and preseason:
1) Will Yi make the roster? If he does, would he be seeing time at multiple positions?
2) Randle vs Nance will have to battle for the four position, and Larry discussed that he doesn't know if he will see time at the 3/4/5.
3) How well does Zubac hold up against NBA talent in the preseason? We know Luke talked about experimenting with many line-ups.
4) Will Ingram be seeing time at the 2 spot if Deng is starting (if he even does start).
I don't have any sentimental stake in who plays and who doesn't.
Based on your posts on this topic, I beg to differ. But whatevers...
Moving on.
Considering I just made a topic comparing Yi to Kukoc, I don't think that's the case. I've been consistent in my love for all the players, including the training camp invites.
If you want my stance on who will steal the back-up PF/C slots, I think TRob will make a strong case, but I can't say that with certainty because preseason hasn't happened yet. He has the experience and athleticism, but Luke will have to teach him to play a smarter game. If that happens, he could very well steal time from Yi, Zubac, Black, whoever. Right now, it's just a bunch of what ifs. Nothing has really materialized yet.
BTW, here is the actual quote on Zubac, which has a slightly different connotation from what Serena tweeted -
"I think he's [Ingram] going to play a lot. Now for our other rookie [Zubac], I'm not sure that's the case, but he has to work in practice".
It seems like more of a "wait and see how he does in training camp and preseason thing because I don't know yet" answer to me.
I don't have any sentimental stake in who plays and who doesn't.
Based on your posts on this topic, I beg to differ. But whatevers...
Moving on.
Considering I just made a topic comparing Yi to Kukoc, I don't think that's the case. I've been consistent in my love for all the players, including the training camp invites.
If you want my stance on who will steal the back-up PF/C slots, I think TRob will make a strong case, but I can't say that with certainty because preseason hasn't happened yet. He has the experience and athleticism, but Luke will have to teach him to play a smarter game. If that happens, he could very well steal time from Yi, Zubac, Black, whoever. Right now, it's just a bunch of what ifs. Nothing has really materialized yet.
BTW, here is the actual quote on Zubac, which has a slightly different connotation from what Serena tweeted -
"I think he's [Ingram] going to play a lot. Now for our other rookie [Zubac], I'm not sure that's the case, but he has to work in practice".
It seems like more of a "wait and see how he does in training camp and preseason thing because I don't know yet" answer to me.
But fine. I'm done.
I've noticed that you think highly of all the new shiny acquisitions; I'm just more jaded and cynical. (and that's not a good thing).
I wish I could have your optimism sometimes. But we both love Zubac and here's to the kid crushing it. _________________ From 2-10 to the Western Conference Finals
I don't have any sentimental stake in who plays and who doesn't.
Based on your posts on this topic, I beg to differ. But whatevers...
Moving on.
Considering I just made a topic comparing Yi to Kukoc, I don't think that's the case. I've been consistent in my love for all the players, including the training camp invites.
If you want my stance on who will steal the back-up PF/C slots, I think TRob will make a strong case, but I can't say that with certainty because preseason hasn't happened yet. He has the experience and athleticism, but Luke will have to teach him to play a smarter game. If that happens, he could very well steal time from Yi, Zubac, Black, whoever. Right now, it's just a bunch of what ifs. Nothing has really materialized yet.
BTW, here is the actual quote on Zubac, which has a slightly different connotation from what Serena tweeted -
"I think he's [Ingram] going to play a lot. Now for our other rookie [Zubac], I'm not sure that's the case, but he has to work in practice".
It seems like more of a "wait and see how he does in training camp and preseason thing because I don't know yet" answer to me.
But fine. I'm done.
I've noticed that you think highly of all the new shiny acquisitions; I'm just more jaded and cynical. (and that's not a good thing).
I wish I could have your optimism sometimes. But we both love Zubac and here's to the kid crushing it.
Likewise, I could use that cynicism because not all of them are guaranteed to be on the roster.
Not that it will happen but if Yi turns out anything close to Kukoc, we will be looking at a playoff spot.
I don't have any sentimental stake in who plays and who doesn't.
Based on your posts on this topic, I beg to differ. But whatevers...
Moving on.
Considering I just made a topic comparing Yi to Kukoc, I don't think that's the case. I've been consistent in my love for all the players, including the training camp invites.
If you want my stance on who will steal the back-up PF/C slots, I think TRob will make a strong case, but I can't say that with certainty because preseason hasn't happened yet. He has the experience and athleticism, but Luke will have to teach him to play a smarter game. If that happens, he could very well steal time from Yi, Zubac, Black, whoever. Right now, it's just a bunch of what ifs. Nothing has really materialized yet.
BTW, here is the actual quote on Zubac, which has a slightly different connotation from what Serena tweeted -
"I think he's [Ingram] going to play a lot. Now for our other rookie [Zubac], I'm not sure that's the case, but he has to work in practice".
It seems like more of a "wait and see how he does in training camp and preseason thing because I don't know yet" answer to me.
But fine. I'm done.
This is exactly why I prefer to listen to interviews myself. I'm not sure if that was deliberately misconstrued in order to get attention, or just a mistake by Serena, but she better watch it. I assume she's educated enough to know exactly what she did, but if she does it too many times she's going to lose credibility with me. Luckily she's cute as a button so she gets a pass on this one...and possibly the next one as well, but after that I'm done. I swear.
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