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I did not even think about that ... right just guards do the fan's votes still carry the most weight? or have they figured out a way for the coaches and players to vote deserved players in ?

So... you think Mike has a better chance getting the nod coming in from Utah ? If so - who's spot is he taking?

prepare to be terrified when you read a few of the other GREAT IDEAS splattered across the first page 🤗

Rookie of the Year - JA for name recognition and let's be honest - he has some sizzle ... I want Mike to make it because we all watched him plug away year after year and people say how underated he is - then those same people -> keep on underating him

Just going by this past season's all-star pgs ... who does Mike bump to get the nod? Keep in mind the whole 'popularity contest' thing ... Being on a winning squad is part of it ... as long as your squad is one of the more popular ones. How many casual fans ( ones that do the whole vote multiple times for their favorite guy) even know who Mike is ? How many televised games does Utah have? The masses tend to value flash and exposure over all else... Mike is solid . Mike is not flashy. NOTE: this is NOT an attack on Mike ... I like Mike ! This is just the way I see things may play out.

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it was , I mean it is ... just watched the highlight vid and got a little / whole lot excited about what the rookie can be back on topic ... I got Mike . he has put in work his team should be winning ... wondering who he bumps though ... the West is still the West if the rookie of the year kinda counts as an All-Star nod - it could very well be between Ja and Zion. Both are set to get as much playing time as possible

positionless basketball is on the way. actually ... with all of the switching on d , combined with the 6'9 " (and up) guys that are able to go coast to coast with insanely long strides as well as set the offense while calling the play man this is gonna be fun!

as for the turnovers ... EVERYBODY with a Grizz jersey on better be ready for the rock to come their way at ANY moment! 😬 with good players on the floor a few of those turnovers could EASILY become assists.

something I had overlooked ... he gets the ball outta his hands in a HURRY! lot of zip he can also sling it across his body with either hand. running left with the dribble and send the ball back across his body to the right - using his LEFT hand - without breaking stride -> filthy looking closer - it doesn't look like he should be able to see less known make some of them... watching and re-watching the replays - I KNOW where the ball is going and still shake my head and wonder 1. how did he see that ? 2. How could he try that? 3. he MADE that? the handles are tight, the shots long range as well as the acrobatic in the paint jaunts ( even without muscle *yet* he seems to be able to finish with contact ... twisting like an airborne cat - but hey points go up) the dunks are ferocious and once he makes a decision be it pass , shake and step back , or get at the rim - he commits and goes hard. pick and roll / pop as either setting the table or having someone else pass him the rock this guy had fans checking for Murray State at the big dance. everybody knew and gameplanned for him and he still did his thing he played his way into the second pick of the draft. just think how many more plays are going to be available to him running with real nba talent the season can't start back soon enough... let's.go.

I’m just wondering when the men’s fashion is gonna go full shark jumping and leave skinnier jeans to just straight up pantyhose ! I am officially OLD... and I’m cool with that! 🤣💨

Aight AC ! bringing receipts! I listed those as a way to say it’s going to take time . We all see their big paws - now we can enjoy watching them grow into them.

Soo glad y’all spoke up when you did! i ALMOST told her myself ! Remember those ‘wanna get away?’ commercials? 💫🤣💫

Scoot over ... imma sit right here , next to you.

How long did it take for Steph and Klay to become Steph and Klay? How about Westbrook, Harden, and KD? Kobe , Wall, Kyrie , Greek Freak, AD ... list goes on ... I am way too lazy to google and find a few more examples - my point is - I know that it takes time for new people in every profession to get up to speed and settle into their jobs. With that in mind - I definitely DO believe that we have two blue chips that are gonna grow into their paws... I also understand that it’s a process and therefore will take a little time. Throw the ball up , stick them out there , let them take their lumps, teach them how to maximize their skill sets and watch them evolve into the roles and meet / pass the expectations we have for them. Man... long summer... how many days until the start of next season?