This might be the greatest thread in TexAgs history. It's always gratifying to see know-nothings exposed.
Caruso will play in the NBA
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Pumpkinhead said:
Okay, let's see...Quote:
gougler08
No. He won't. Bookmark this reply
Wrong!Quote:
jeffdjohnson
No but he might be able to play in Europe.
Wrong too, jeff!Quote:
queso1
He can play in Turkey.
Yes. If he was able to get some minutes on the Lakers probably he could make a roster in Turkey. Absolutely correct.Quote:
Deputy Travis Junior
Not athletic enough to get to the rim in the NBA and his size for an off-the-ball player (and he isn't an NBA PG) is nothing special.
Hmmmm....Quote:
MarcAg
He will make a nice living playing basketball overseas. Has absolutely no shot at an nba roster.
absolutely. no. shot.Quote:
shiftyandquick
I am a good judge of white talent.
This guy was a genuis. Need to hire this guy and put him in charge of 'HS white talent scouting' for our program.Quote:
Tango Mike
Great Aggie. Acceptable college player. Will not even get a summer league invite.
If only you had added 'I'll do a poop slap' to this analysis, Tango.Quote:
Aston4
Love Caruso. No way in hell he plays in the league
No. Way. In. Hell.Quote:
Pumpkinhead
He has a lot of intangibles and I would think should be able to make some good money overseas, which means he is better at basketball than 95% of the population out there. Just don't see him as able to stick with an NBA roster.
Biggest nimwit on this thread.
Instant classic. And only 4 edits!!
I am proud to count myself with those that provided Alex with the chip on the shoulder he needed to prove me wrong...
Glad he made it!
Congrats to Alex. Intangibles and what is between the ears.
Caruso busted his @$$ off to get in this position...as a PG. On the Lakers.
Pumpkin head said "dont see him as able to stick with an NBA roster"
He hasn't done that yet. Just saying.
Still glad to see him playing, and I think he is worth of being good bench depth. Coach can count on him to play his butt off and execute the game plan when he goes in. Thats good for 5-10 minutes.
He hasn't done that yet. Just saying.
Still glad to see him playing, and I think he is worth of being good bench depth. Coach can count on him to play his butt off and execute the game plan when he goes in. Thats good for 5-10 minutes.
My only regret is that most of my posts on this thread were deleted for criticizing the negative nancys with too much enthusiasm.
Good for Alex. He beat the odds. Looks like Lonzo and his catfish (big mouth, little brain) daddy are going to have a rough initiation into the NBA so maybe Alex can get a few minutes keeping lonzo from getting torn apart.
The way he developed an NBA-quality three pointer is a testament to his hard work. He boosted his shooting percentage despite a longer 3pt line and taking more shots per game. Humorously, it also shows the ridiculousness of the "Kennedy can't improve players' shooting!" argument that people trot out when our ft shooting bites.
I didn't think he'd ever step on the court in a regular season game. Love that I'm wrong, and really, really love that he's getting minutes as the primary ball handler after years of "he's not a true point guard!" criticism on this board.
I didn't think he'd ever step on the court in a regular season game. Love that I'm wrong, and really, really love that he's getting minutes as the primary ball handler after years of "he's not a true point guard!" criticism on this board.
Deputy Travis Junior said:
The way he developed an NBA-quality three pointer is a testament to his hard work. He boosted his shooting percentage despite a longer 3pt line and taking more shots per game. Humorously, it also shows the ridiculousness of the "Kennedy can't improve players' shooting!" argument that people trot out when our ft shooting bites.
I didn't think he'd ever step on the court in a regular season game. Love that I'm wrong, and really, really love that he's getting minutes as the primary ball handler after years of "he's not a true point guard!" criticism on this board.
Alex Caruso is a more athletic Jon Scheyer, Wins with his head.
Good point about Alex working on his 3FG%...although I don't think that supports an anti- "BK can't teach shooting hypothesis."
You don't think so? On several occasions, we've had posters say that Kennedy can't improve our poor ft shooting or build a semi-decent offense because he doesn't have 3pt shooters. Obviously you can't fix everyone, but a good shot doctor and a whole lot of practice can do a lot for both.
Anyway, not interested in derailing a pretty funny bump full of so much fail, but it did make me laugh a bit that our "not a true point guard" is now playing PG in the nba.
Anyway, not interested in derailing a pretty funny bump full of so much fail, but it did make me laugh a bit that our "not a true point guard" is now playing PG in the nba.
Except for the part where he is listed as SG by both ESPN and Yahoo Sports. The team site only lists "Guards".
I would offer that Kennedy wins with better talent and doesn't appear to significantly improve more moderately talented players and especially not offensively. I'll concede more moderately talented players do with work visibly improve on defense.
That Alex got coaching after leaving A&M proves very little about Kennedy. And we don't know how much coaching he purchased that improved his shot touch during school.
Are we sure we want to use poor substantiation to attack folks that have honest, well-grounded opinions about Kennedy? Sounds like you didn't do absolutely any research before taking shots.
I would offer that Kennedy wins with better talent and doesn't appear to significantly improve more moderately talented players and especially not offensively. I'll concede more moderately talented players do with work visibly improve on defense.
That Alex got coaching after leaving A&M proves very little about Kennedy. And we don't know how much coaching he purchased that improved his shot touch during school.
Are we sure we want to use poor substantiation to attack folks that have honest, well-grounded opinions about Kennedy? Sounds like you didn't do absolutely any research before taking shots.
Deputy Travis Junior said:
You don't think so? On several occasions, we've had posters say that Kennedy can't improve our poor ft shooting or build a semi-decent offense because he doesn't have 3pt shooters. Obviously you can't fix everyone, but a good shot doctor and a whole lot of practice can do a lot for both.
Anyway, not interested in derailing a pretty funny bump full of so much fail, but it did make me laugh a bit that our "not a true point guard" is now playing PG in the nba.
Alex learned to shoot in the NBADL. That's exactly what it's for. To take prospects and develop them for the NBA. then apply the skills in summer league for display. Alex is a hard worker and willing learner.
greg.w.h said:
Except for the part where he is listed as SG by both ESPN and Yahoo Sports. The team site only lists "Guards".
I would offer that Kennedy wins with better talent and doesn't appear to significantly improve more moderately talented players and especially not offensively. I'll concede more moderately talented players do with work visibly improve on defense.
That Alex got coaching after leaving A&M proves very little about Kennedy. And we don't know how much coaching he purchased that improved his shot touch during school.
Are we sure we want to use poor substantiation to attack folks that have honest, well-grounded opinions about Kennedy? Sounds like you didn't do absolutely any research before taking shots.
Alex' shot mechanics are Completely Different now.
I'm happy to admit I was wrong in saying he had no shot.monkeyaround said:
This might be the greatest thread in TexAgs history. It's always gratifying to see know-nothings exposed.
That said, he's been in the league all of a few games. Let's see how long this lasts. I still see the end game of where he'll make most of his pro coin is overseas- which was my primary point in these threads. But maybe the Lakers are happy with his production and Alex sticks (and makes a bunch of money even at the NBA minimum). I really hope to be completely wrong on this. Nobody works harder than Alex.
I think you may be overemphasizing the resources allocated to undrafted free agents like Caruso toiling around in the D-League, making salaries somewhere around $20,000 to $26,000 a year.jml2621 said:
Alex learned to shoot in the NBADL. That's exactly what it's for. To take prospects and develop them for the NBA. then apply the skills in summer league for display. Alex is a hard worker and willing learner.
Caruso himself said that the facilities and travel perks that he had while in college at Texas A&M were far better than what he had in the NBADL. He described the D-League as a place where you needed a ton of self discipline and individual drive. The NBADL is a meat grinder where nobody who is playing there actually wants to be there. There are a ton of players in that league who are just trying to get noticed.
Caruso's shooting gradually improved each season while he was at Texas A&M. I remember speaking briefly with his dad for a couple of minutes the summer before his junior season, and Alex's summer shooting regimen at that time required 50,000 made 3-pointers.
Then he went pro and obviously hoops became a full-time job plus he was playing against generally older, bigger, better competition than he was in college. And then you either sink or swim. And I don't think the NBA guys give a hoot if a guy like Caruso sinks. There is an endless supply of undrafted free agents trying to get noticed.
I personally give all of the credit to Caruso for getting as far as he has. While he no doubt got some advice and pointers here and there from NBADL coaches, the success and failure of his career was pretty much all on him.
Pumpkinhead said:I think you may be overemphasizing the resources allocated to undrafted free agents like Caruso toiling around in the D-League, making salaries somewhere around $20,000 to $26,000 a year.jml2621 said:
Alex learned to shoot in the NBADL. That's exactly what it's for. To take prospects and develop them for the NBA. then apply the skills in summer league for display. Alex is a hard worker and willing learner.
Caruso himself said that the facilities and travel perks that he had while in college at Texas A&M were far better than what he had in the NBADL. He described the D-League as a place where you needed a ton of self discipline and individual drive. The NBADL is a meat grinder where nobody who is playing there actually wants to be there. There are a ton of players in that league who are just trying to get noticed.
Caruso's shooting gradually improved each season while he was at Texas A&M. I remember speaking briefly with his dad for a couple of minutes the summer before his junior season, and Alex's summer shooting regimen at that time required 50,000 made 3-pointers.
Then he went pro and obviously hoops became a full-time job plus he was playing against generally older, bigger, better competition than he was in college. And then you either sink or swim. And I don't think the NBA guys give a hoot if a guy like Caruso sinks. There is an endless supply of undrafted free agents trying to get noticed.
I personally give all of the credit to Caruso for getting as far as he has. While he no doubt got some advice and pointers here and there from NBADL coaches, the success and failure of his career was pretty much all on him.
You're making a mistake conflating facilities for coaching. A&M's facilities are OK, especially the weight room, but the coaches in the NBADL are there NOT TO WIN, but to teach skills that can take key players to the next level.
There was to change in 3FG% between Jr and Sr years for Alex. I don't think his mechanics improved as much from Fish year as his shot selection while at A&M.
Alex did not need a better weight machine, treadmill, or plyometrics. He needed someone to fix his *** **** shot mechanics!
Alex's mechanics are *completely* different now - I'll assume your incessant JCD'ing impaired your "eye test" on skillz.
I should mention that Caruso can now create his own shot off the dribble, and his release is much quicker - more of a catch and shoot from long range at A&M.
The D-League did exactly what it is supposed to do. Of course, it requires Hard Work and Time, as I've outlined numerous times. The NBA reserves player development and instruction to D/G League and on display in the Summer League. there aren't many practices once the 82 game season gets rolling, and isn't a classroom.
The D-League did exactly what it is supposed to do. Of course, it requires Hard Work and Time, as I've outlined numerous times. The NBA reserves player development and instruction to D/G League and on display in the Summer League. there aren't many practices once the 82 game season gets rolling, and isn't a classroom.
He shot like a girl and now he shoots like a man
If the Oklahoma City affiliated coaching staff were able to do a 'girl to man' shot transformation of undrafted free agent Caruso within just a few weeks of getting their hands on him (he started playing for the Oklahoma City Blue in Nov. 2016 after leaving the College Station campus - no participation in summer league - and proceeded to shoot 40.1% from three point range for them during their 2016-2017 season), then you'd think by now after 4 years of having him on their roster and paying him millions of dollars, that they would have figured out how to get their starting SG Andre Roberson's shooting percentage above 25%.Method Man said:
He shot like a girl and now he shoots like a man
I was at a function Sat night. One of my customers has a son who is a bench coach in he NBA. He said they scouted Alex and sent personnel to talk to our players, and maybe our former players.
To a man, they said "he was the best person they ever played with".
The coach said that is why he is in the NBA. This guy is not with the Lakers.
To a man, they said "he was the best person they ever played with".
The coach said that is why he is in the NBA. This guy is not with the Lakers.
Unrelated to Caruso but talking about college players getting to the NBA and how their shooting may or may not improve....Sixers fans are already starting to hit the panic mode with their shiny new #1 NBA draft pick Markelle Fultz...who according to the sixers 'on his own' decided to change his shooting form during the summer with disastrous results thus far.
it always amazes me how many of the people who claim to be fans of A&M will take it upon themselves to disparage as much as they can about our coaches and athletes
always good to see how wrong they so frequently are in their "unbiased" opinions
always good to see how wrong they so frequently are in their "unbiased" opinions
ross skillman 70
My mom was his teacher in elementary school. Says he was a great kid then, too.Quote:
One of my customers has a son who is a bench coach in he NBA. He said they scouted Alex and sent personnel to talk to our players, and maybe our former players.
To a man, they said "he was the best person they ever played with".
AC is a great great dude and someone who works hard at his craft. Everything he has accomplished has not surprised me. I remember back in HS people said he could only plat at a place like Sam. We all laughed and he continued on with his day and well, you know the rest.
*checks replies for my username*
Ok. Haha you dummies.
Ok. Haha you dummies.
That hurts even to look!Pumpkinhead said:
Unrelated to Caruso but talking about college players getting to the NBA and how their shooting may or may not improve....Sixers fans are already starting to hit the panic mode with their shiny new #1 NBA draft pick Markelle Fultz...who according to the sixers 'on his own' decided to change his shooting form during the summer with disastrous results thus far.
Looks like G/D-League is in his future!
Of course, it's the Sixers organization
Ironcially, Fultz threw out his shooting shoulder with that "technique." Out indefinitely.
http://www.nba.com/article/2017/10/29/philadelphia-76ers-announce-rookie-guard-markelle-fultz-out-indefinitely#/
Meanwhile, Tatum key to Celts remaining near the top of the conference with Hayward injured and out.
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Middleton had 43 tonight
Caruso with 29 tonight in his G League game.
I was surprised to see that Emeka Okafor is playing in the G League.
I was surprised to see that Emeka Okafor is playing in the G League.
greg.w.h said:Pumpkinhead said:
Okay, let's see...Quote:
gougler08
No. He won't. Bookmark this reply
Wrong!Quote:
jeffdjohnson
No but he might be able to play in Europe.
Wrong too, jeff!Quote:
queso1
He can play in Turkey.
Yes. If he was able to get some minutes on the Lakers probably he could make a roster in Turkey. Absolutely correct.Quote:
Deputy Travis Junior
Not athletic enough to get to the rim in the NBA and his size for an off-the-ball player (and he isn't an NBA PG) is nothing special.
Hmmmm....Quote:
MarcAg
He will make a nice living playing basketball overseas. Has absolutely no shot at an nba roster.
absolutely. no. shot.Quote:
shiftyandquick
I am a good judge of white talent.
This guy was a genuis. Need to hire this guy and put him in charge of 'HS white talent scouting' for our program.Quote:
Tango Mike
Great Aggie. Acceptable college player. Will not even get a summer league invite.
If only you had added 'I'll do a poop slap' to this analysis, Tango.Quote:
Aston4
Love Caruso. No way in hell he plays in the league
No. Way. In. Hell.Quote:
Pumpkinhead
He has a lot of intangibles and I would think should be able to make some good money overseas, which means he is better at basketball than 95% of the population out there. Just don't see him as able to stick with an NBA roster.
Biggest nimwit on this thread.
Instant classic. And only 4 edits!!
I am proud to count myself with those that provided Alex with the chip on the shoulder he needed to prove me wrong...
Just getting back to the basketball board and checking in for my crow
It is too bad the 90 people that started my post get to hide in anonymity though
Pretty sure he never scored that much at a&m. I bet he had less than 10 games total where he scored 20+ points.Seven Costanza said:
Caruso with 29 tonight in his G League game.
I was surprised to see that Emeka Okafor is playing in the G League.