2021-2022 Games Thread

[Captain Morgan]

Charlotte Hornets PR
@HornetsPR
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UPDATE: 
@hornets
 forward Jalen McDaniels has been downgraded to out for tonight’s game against Boston. 

[Captain Morgan]

At The Hive
@At_The_Hive
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Hornets give up 10 offensive rebounds in the first quarter (they only had 6 defensive rebounds). They trail 29-22.

[33inNC]

This team is pathetic. No one wants to play D, they just want to jack up 3's. 

[MechaZain]

Eric and Dell wonder out loud why the Hornets never when the 2nd game in back-to-backs. I think it's the same reason they're 0-7 in OT. They're young and all but they play balls to the wall for 4 quarters and are spent. JB's like Thibs but instead of one guy he's running the whole team into the ground.

[jayboogieman]

1 minute ago, MechaZain said:

Eric and Dell wonder out loud why the Hornets never when the 2nd game in back-to-backs. I think it's the same reason they're 0-7 in OT. They're young and all but they play balls to the wall for 4 quarters and are spent. JB's like Thibs but instead of one guy he's running the whole team into the ground.

That's possible and this one is over.

[frankw]

It may be time to blow it up tbh.

[jayboogieman]

Looks like the Hornets are going to slide out of the play in game at this rate. Maybe they should just use the last few games as player development and play the young bigs and Bouknight if he's healthy.

[jayboogieman]

Just now, frankw said:

It may be time to blow it up tbh.

I don't think it's time for that yet. Finding a more consistent scorer is a must as well as a defensive big. Maybe Jones and Bouknight could fill those roles.

And that was a great shot for the win in the VT and Clemson game.

[frankw]

5 minutes ago, jayboogieman said:

I don't think it's time for that yet. Finding a more consistent scorer is a must as well as a defensive big. Maybe Jones and Bouknight could fill those roles.

And that was a great shot for the win in the VT and Clemson game.

Need a coach that knows how to get the best out of young players and will actually play them. We overpaid a star who is having the same injury plagued season he has on his last two teams. We have a possible young superstar in the making who is only scratching the surface and I honestly wouldn't blame him if he bolted as soon as he gets the chance. I wouldn't bet the house on this mediocrity changing as sad as it is to admit. But first and foremost they gotta get a different coach. This can't continue.

Edited March 10, 2022 by frankw

[Shocker]

19 minutes ago, frankw said:

It may be time to blow it up tbh.

Blow it up?  WTF does that mean exactly?  Get a new coach and move on

[jayboogieman]

5 minutes ago, frankw said:

Need a coach that knows how to get the best out of young players and will actually play them. We overpaid a star who is having the same injury plagued season he has on his last two teams. We have a possible young superstar in the making who is only scratching the surface and I honestly wouldn't blame him if he bolted as soon as he gets the chance. I wouldn't bet the house on this mediocrity changing as sad as it is to admit.

Unless the players totally give up on JB, he'll be around another year or two while Ball and Bridges continue to develop. That is assuming the team doesn't get stupid and let Bridges walk in the offseason. He is turning into that second star teams need these days and seems to like it in Charlotte. That said, he also wants to get paid.

Hayward is probably done as a starter in the NBA. He just can't stay healthy and is overpaid. That probably makes him untradeable too.

I could see Ball bailing for the Lakers since that is his hometown team, but hopefully he sticks around for 8-10 years before doing so.

[frankw]

3 minutes ago, jayboogieman said:

Unless the players totally give up on JB, he'll be around another year or two while Ball and Bridges continue to develop. That is assuming the team doesn't get stupid and let Bridges walk in the offseason. He is turning into that second star teams need these days and seems to like it in Charlotte. That said, he also wants to get paid.

Hayward is probably done as a starter in the NBA. He just can't stay healthy and is overpaid. That probably makes him untradeable too.

I could see Ball bailing for the Lakers since that is his hometown team, but hopefully he sticks around for 8-10 years before doing so.

Melo staying here and maximizing his potential should be the highest priority. I'd love to keep Bridges but someone has to be the odd man out to build this roster right. You're right about Gordon now we have an anchor holding us back. I don't think JB will last past another season. Eventually Spectrum Center will start looking like BOA with the Panthers these days. Somehow folks saw fit to call out the fans in the midst of this stinkfest stretch they've been on. That damn sure isn't going to help.

 

[frankw]

23 minutes ago, Shocker said:

Blow it up?  WTF does that mean exactly?  Get a new coach and move on

Move whoever we have to in order to fully capitalize on our all star who is only 20 years old. What good are shooters if they are putting up bricks and air balls every night? When you pair that with the horrific defense and lack of a real big man we are just wasting our time.

Edited March 10, 2022 by frankw

[jayboogieman]

8 minutes ago, frankw said:

Melo staying here and maximizing his potential should be the highest priority. I'd love to keep Bridges but someone has to be the odd man out to build this roster right. You're right about Gordon now we have an anchor holding us back. I don't think JB will last past another season. Eventually Spectrum Center will start looking like BOA with the Panthers these days. Somehow folks saw fit to call out the fans in the midst of this stinkfest stretch they've been on. That damn sure isn't going to help.

 

If I'm Mitch, I'm doing everything I can to keep Bridges even if that means trading Rozier, Washington, and a pick or two. Both are streaky, but Bridges is younger, bigger, a better defender, and can play more positions. He's also averaging slightly more points per game on less shots. Terry's stats. Miles' stats.

Edit: As for calling the fans out in the post game show, that's not a good look at all. Was it the Wes guy? I've never seen Eric, Dell, or Ashley do that before.

Edited March 10, 2022 by jayboogieman