Omax declares

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

It's only the preseason but O-Max started alongside Luka and Kyrie for their opener last night. Not the most inspiring statline: 18 minutes, 1 point, 1 rebound, 1 turnover, 2 fouls, 0/3 FG, 0/2 3P, 1/2 FT.

Even so, he clearly made the right choice. Awesome selling point for Shaka

[Uncle Rico]

It's only the preseason but O-Max started alongside Luka and Kyrie for their opener last night. Not the most inspiring statline: 18 minutes, 1 point, 1 rebound, 1 turnover, 2 fouls, 0/3 FG, 0/2 3P, 1/2 FT.

Even so, he clearly made the right choice. Awesome selling point for Shaka

Still not sure if we're cheering for him to have success or not?  It's hard to tell on scoop which Marquette players we cheer for once they leave Marquette.

[bilsu]

I am cheering for him, but I am still amazed he is in the NBA.

[tower912]

His skill set and body type are perfect for the NBA.   Completely predictable.

[BCHoopster]

His skill set and body type are perfect for the NBA.   Completely predictable.

Minimal Offensive skills, great athlete, 13M reasons why he made the right decision!

[Jay Bee]

Minimal Offensive skills, great athlete, 13M reasons why he made the right decision!

*Not guaranteed

[DoctorV]

It's only the preseason but O-Max started alongside Luka and Kyrie for their opener last night. Not the most inspiring statline: 18 minutes, 1 point, 1 rebound, 1 turnover, 2 fouls, 0/3 FG, 0/2 3P, 1/2 FT.

Even so, he clearly made the right choice. Awesome selling point for Shaka

The Luka plus Kyrie offensive show, with 3 other defensive guys in Williams, OMax, and Lively is an interesting play.

Problem is, Luka and Kyrie will chuck up a gazillion shots if the others are offensively inept, and that plan won't last very long

[BCHoopster]

*Not guaranteed

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Your right, 5.6M reasons to go pro, more money made then most people in there life in 2 years!

[Viper]

It's only the preseason but O-Max started alongside Luka and Kyrie for their opener last night. Not the most inspiring statline: 18 minutes, 1 point, 1 rebound, 1 turnover, 2 fouls, 0/3 FG, 0/2 3P, 1/2 FT.

Even so, he clearly made the right choice. Awesome selling point for Shaka

led the starters in minutes and fall downs

[JakeBarnes]

led the starters in minutes and fall downs

Just emulating Wade. Fall down 7 times, get up 8

[Coleman]

Anyone been following the rest of the preseason for OMax? Is he continuing to get a lot of minutes?

[tower912]

Some.   Not starting anymore.   Rookie growing pains.

[MU82]

Mavs vs Spurs on ESPN tonight.

Everybody in the country will be watching the rookie sensation!

A few will also watch Wembanyama a little.

[Boozemon Barro]

No run in the 1st half. I think he'd be better off in the G league for a year or two.

[BCHoopster]

No run in the 1st half. I think he'd be better off in the G league for a year or two.

Not even sure he dressed?

[CountryRoads]

Not even sure he dressed?

He sat way in the corner in the second row behind the bench next to Cuban. Not going to lie, that was a big disappointment. Long season though...

[Jay Bee]

He sat way in the corner in the second row behind the bench next to Cuban. Not going to lie, that was a big disappointment. Long season though...

Reports are they're concerned about lack of blocks

[21Jumpstreet]

Omax not even in the top 12 at the moment. I'm sure he will bet his chance, he has the mentality to put in the time and work for it.

[BCHoopster]

Omax not even in the top 12 at the moment. I'm sure he will bet his chance, he has the mentality to put in the time and work for it.

G league in his future!

[Viper]

G league in his future!

yup. But, he gets paid...and if undrafted Sam Hauser is in the bench rotation for Boston in yr 3, maybe in a year or two Omax develops too

[DoctorV]

Maybe the NBA can develop a 2-way system with the NCAA now that money is in play.

Like omax, bet on his elite athleticism/metrics and defense.
Realize he's not an effective offensive threat, doesn't read the game great and rebound or pass too great etc.

Send him back to Marquette after drafting to let Shaka try to help him while Marquette wins a natty.

How is this a bad plan?

[The Sultan]

Maybe the NBA can develop a 2-way system with the NCAA now that money is in play.

Like omax, bet on his elite athleticism/metrics and defense.
Realize he's not an effective offensive threat, doesn't read the game great and rebound or pass too great etc.

Send him back to Marquette after drafting to let Shaka try to help him while Marquette wins a natty.

How is this a bad plan?

Because if I were the Mavs, I would rather have him develop playing the pro-game on my G-League franchise.

If I'm Marquette, I would probably want my roster more in my control than based on the whims of an NBA team.

[willie warrior]

Maybe the NBA can develop a 2-way system with the NCAA now that money is in play.

Like omax, bet on his elite athleticism/metrics and defense.
Realize he's not an effective offensive threat, doesn't read the game great and rebound or pass too great etc.

Send him back to Marquette after drafting to let Shaka try to help him while Marquette wins a natty.

How is this a bad plan?

it is OK, but it would have to be done for all rookies in similar situation.

[#UnleashSean]

Maybe the NBA can develop a 2-way system with the NCAA now that money is in play.

Like omax, bet on his elite athleticism/metrics and defense.
Realize he's not an effective offensive threat, doesn't read the game great and rebound or pass too great etc.

Send him back to Marquette after drafting to let Shaka try to help him while Marquette wins a natty.

How is this a bad plan?

Because the gleague develops players vetter for the NBA game

[#UnleashSean]

Because the gleague develops players better for the NBA game