Marquette NBA Thread

[Skatastrophy]

It was nice seeing Jae, Jimmy, and Juan on the court together last night when the Heat played the Warriors. What a treat

[MU82]

It was nice seeing Jae, Jimmy, and Juan on the court together last night when the Heat played the Warriors. What a treat

Jimmy, back after missing a couple of games, with 21 pts, 10 reb, 5 ast, 4 stl.

Crowder, in his second game with the Heat, with 21 pts, 8 reb, 3 stl.

Juan, 3 pts (made his only shot), 3 reb, 2 stl, 1 ast in 14 mins for the Warriors.

[KampusFoods]

https://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/fl-sp-miami-heat-jae-crowder-debut-20200209-sbq2l3ajizfrddr5u2uzjrluj4-story.html

Miami recognizing their Marquette South title.

"Obviously, the Marquette guys are my big brothers," said Crowder, in Heat uniform for the first time Sunday night against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Moda Center. "I joked around with Pat [Thursday] on the phone. He said Marquette holds some weight here in Miami culture. So it feels right at home."

[SaveOD238]

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28672481/miami-made-jimmy-butler-gamble-chicago-never-could

The top story on ESPN this morning is about Butler finally finding his fit in Miami Heat team culture.  It talks a lot about how after their experience together in Chicago, Dwyane Wade convinced Riley and Spoelstra that Butler was a great fit for their system and culture. 

And yet...they fail to mention that Wade and Butler both went to MU and were already connected through that hoops alumni network.


As for me, I got my Bucks-Heat tix yesterday and I cant wait to see Jimmy, Jae, and Wes all on the court together!!

[Skatastrophy]

Wholesome postgame interviews from Jimmy and Jae last night

Jimmy post-game - https://streamable.com/f40sb

Jae post-game - https://streamable.com/skqk9

[StillWarriors]

Some great Marquette related quotes in here about last night's game.

https://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/fl-sp-miami-heat-jimmy-butler-jae-crowder-20200211-ti5apbfpobgsnafohqpzdsnep4-story.html?fbclid=IwAR1Vb6nu-m3UMmTKTOM5KZtUGJY0W-shJAmHldiIajMEwSdyZ7eROHtL0u0

[Galway Eagle]

Bring DJO Vander and/or Buycks to the heat! Scoop letter writing campaign?

[Silkk the Shaka]

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28672481/miami-made-jimmy-butler-gamble-chicago-never-could

The top story on ESPN this morning is about Butler finally finding his fit in Miami Heat team culture.  It talks a lot about how after their experience together in Chicago, Dwyane Wade convinced Riley and Spoelstra that Butler was a great fit for their system and culture. 

And yet...they fail to mention that Wade and Butler both went to MU and were already connected through that hoops alumni network.

Amazing article. Shame they didn't mention MU connection, pretty obvious oversight. Hopefully that's all they talk about with Wade commentating on a long Heat playoff run. Meeting the Bucks in the ECF would be great for MU pub
As for me, I got my Bucks-Heat tix yesterday and I cant wait to see Jimmy, Jae, and Wes all on the court together!!

[Herman Cain]

Dwight Buycks has escaped China is. Is playing for Olympiacos in the top level EuroLeague. Good news for Buycks as he may be able to move back to the NBA from there.

https://www.basketinside.com/europe-basketball/mercato-europe-basketball/ufficiale-dwight-buycks-firma-con-lolympiacos/

[JWags85]

Fantastic game from Juan in San Fran. 10-6-4 on 5-8 shooting in 24 min. Would love to see him continue to be productive and stick

[BM1090]

Fantastic game from Juan in San Fran. 10-6-4 on 5-8 shooting in 24 min. Would love to see him continue to be productive and stick

If he keeps busting his ass on D, studies and learns their system and stays somewhat efficient with his opportunities, I think he's got a decent chance to stick next year as an end of bench guy.

I know they are depleted but he is getting more than just spot minutes.

[Herman Cain]

Juan is working very hard and is a effective and disruptive defender. Delighted to see him making the most of his opportunity.

[LloydsLegs]

This was just tweeted:

Jae Crowder in 5 games with the HEAT

▫️16.0 PPG
▫️6.2 RPG
▫️2.2 SPG
▫️3.4 3PG
▫️54.8 3P%
▫️28.2 MPG
▫️6.8 net rating

[NickelDimer]

nm

[Herman Cain]

This was just tweeted:

Jae Crowder in 5 games with the HEAT

▫️16.0 PPG
▫️6.2 RPG
▫️2.2 SPG
▫️3.4 3PG
▫️54.8 3P%
▫️28.2 MPG
▫️6.8 net rating

Contract year. Lets hope he keeps up the good work

[BM1090]

https://twitter.com/ThompsonScribe/status/1231766054860230661?s=19

Juan is winning some people over in the bay.

[Dr. Blackheart]

https://twitter.com/ThompsonScribe/status/1231766054860230661?s=19

Juan is winning some people over in the bay.

Juan was already popular in the Bay which is the reason he was signed.  The Warriors are very connected to the community and to give one of their own a chance was a no-brainer.

[BM1090]

Juan was already popular in the Bay which is the reason he was signed.  The Warriors are very connected to the community and to give one of their own a chance was a no-brainer.

Let me rephrase. Juan's performance on the court at the NBA level is winning some people over.

[Dr. Blackheart]

Let me rephrase. Juan's performance on the court at the NBA level is winning some people over.

I wasn't disagreeing, sorry. My point was, even at Marquette or when he played in Mexico, Juan had a strong following in the Bay Area checking in on him.

[Herman Cain]

Andrew Rowsey making the most of his G League opportunity. Shooting 50.4%  from NBA 3 point and 93.9%  from line. Averaging 21.06 per game.

Here is a research report from a few weeks ago:

https://www.newsleader.com/story/sports/2020/01/30/andrew-rowsey-basketball-nba-g-league/4608352002/

[genious expert]

Juan played well yesterday

16Pts (6/10fg, 3/5 3pt)
8Reb
3Ast
1Stl
2Blk

[Herman Cain]

https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/warriors-juan-toscano-anderson-looks-inspire-young-mexican-nba-fans

[StillWarriors]

https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/warriors-juan-toscano-anderson-looks-inspire-young-mexican-nba-fans

Quote from the article: "I didn't have anything close to a good college career," he said.  Ouch. He didn't meet expectations, but I hope that is not his overriding feeling about his MU career. Those guys work awful hard for four years, it would be a shame if that is his take-away from those years. It is one short quote from the article and in the context of saying he didn't have any great options coming out in terms of interest, so I suspect and hope that is just an overly broad characterization of his play.

[IrwinFletcher]

Quote from the article: "I didn't have anything close to a good college career," he said.  Ouch. He didn't meet expectations, but I hope that is not his overriding feeling about his MU career. Those guys work awful hard for four years, it would be a shame if that is his take-away from those years. It is one short quote from the article and in the context of saying he didn't have any great options coming out in terms of interest, so I suspect and hope that is just an overly broad characterization of his play.

I took it to mean he didn't play well and thus his options were severely limited.  I don't think he was saying he didn't enjoy his time here or that it was a negative experience. 

[StillWarriors]

I took it to mean he didn't play well and thus his options were severely limited.  I don't think he was saying he didn't enjoy his time here or that it was a negative experience.

I suspect you are right, Dr. Rosenrosen.