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Wow, this kid is going to be fun to watch. Can't wait to see Lykes, Wong and Earl Timberlake on the floor. Earl Timberlake moves like a good to great NBA player. Wish Waardenburg had not gotten hurt, he would've made a difference.
 
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Timberlake certainly has talent. He simply needs to slowdown and play the game in front of him. There's a saying, "let the game come to you"
 
Before we start projecting him to be a star, understand that even though he's a freshman, Timberlake is actually older than Wong, Beverly and Walker. ****, he's older than some college juniors.

He's an explosive and fluid athlete, so in that sense he projects well, but one of the reasons he looks good for a freshman is because he should be sophomore.
 
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Very quick for his size and his handle is on point. Based on physical dominance I can see him leaving after this year. Would be awesome if he stayed one more year though.
 
IncaneInTheBrain said:
Before we start projecting him to be a star, understand that even though he's a freshman, Timberlake is actually older than Wong, Beverly and Walker. ****, he's older than some college juniors.

He's an explosive and fluid athlete, so in that sense he projects well, but one of the reasons he looks good for a freshman is because he should be sophomore.
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I did not know this. But having said that, Beverly isn't getting any better right now. He has actually regressed. He can't shoot and is 1-2 offensive fouls a game. Walker is just clumsy and doesnt have a high bball IQ. Wong on the other hand, has learned his strengths and is playing well. Still needs a jumper though.
 
Juancane said:
I did not know this. But having said that, Beverly isn't getting any better right now. He has actually regressed. He can't shoot and is 1-2 offensive fouls a game. Walker is just clumsy and doesnt have a high bball IQ. Wong on the other hand, has learned his strengths and is playing well. Still needs a jumper though.
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You can't complain with Walker's production even if he is a bit out of control at times. Back to back double doubles
 
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Gables Canes said:
You can't complain with Walker's production even if he is a bit out of control at times. Back to back double doubles
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Agreed......there has been improvement for sure. Dont know if its just getting minutes or actual improvement but we'll see.
 
Juancane said:
I did not know this. But having said that, Beverly isn't getting any better right now. He has actually regressed. He can't shoot and is 1-2 offensive fouls a game. Walker is just clumsy and doesnt have a high bball IQ. Wong on the other hand, has learned his strengths and is playing well. Still needs a jumper though.
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You should probably wait until after the season to determine if Harlond has actually regressed. They have played 6 of 25 regular season games and your opinion is based on a small sample size.
Outside of not making 3s and some poorly timed turnovers, he is actually stuffing the stat sheet.
 
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IncaneInTheBrain said:
He was appropriately utilized last year, mostly because he had no clue what he was doing. He's improved significantly, but he's still got a long way to go.
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Last season was a complete throw away. Walker should've been played more so he had experience entering this season. We all knew how limited Sam was, yet he played 30+ minutes every night when the season was already a waste.
 
Walker is getting more confident in every game. He is giving us an effective big who can shoot the 3, play inside and rebound. I like where his game is going.

Nysier Brooks is the guy who is really disappointing to me. Doesn't have any touch around the basket. He's shooting 44% as a center!! He's an ok rim protector but his overall presence doesn't seem to move the needle much in our front court. JAG
 
HurikaneMarc said:
Walker is getting more confident in every game. He is giving us an effective big who can shoot the 3, play inside and rebound. I like where his game is going.

Nysier Brooks is the guy who is really disappointing to me. Doesn't have any touch around the basket. He's shooting 44% as a center!! He's an ok rim protector but his overall presence doesn't seem to move the needle much in our front court. JAG
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I agree, I have been underwhelmed by Brooks. He is a fair defender as you mentioned (not a dominant force but not a pushover like Miller) but his offensive game has been terrible. Not only is he bricking a bunch of post shots, he has 1 assist and 10 turnovers thru 6 games.
 
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You could tell from game one Brooks is a stiff on the offensive block. Old Man Miller has more finesse then Brooks
 
plantcity3 said:
You could tell from game one Brooks is a stiff on the offensive block. Old Man Miller has more finesse then Brooks
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I am not the type of guy to say I told you so but I remember mentioning when Brooks transferred to Miami, his numbers and highlights suggested he was equivalent to Rodney Miller.
Granted it is a small sample size and he could turn it around. I think Miami needs to go center by committee with Brook and Miller. Their combined efforts should total a double double.
 
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