Jop

[MuggsyB]

Yep. Would hate to see him elevate his game down.

That was a typo..  I realize he's not Dominique Wilkins. 

[Newsdreams]

That was a typo..  I realize he's not Dominique Wilkins.

You mean Jop is not a potential NBA HOFer? SAD

[MuggsyB]

Jop needs to be better.  He can't just be a spot shooter.  Get him a few wide post touches where he doesn't need to dribble much

[mug644]

Jop needs to be better.  He can't just be a spot shooter.  Get him a few wide post touches where he doesn't need to dribble much

I was surprised yesterday at a couple of comments that Raftery made about Jop...paraphrasing, he first said, as Jop was backing into the lane, "Joplin can do that and needs to moving into the lane more" and later, as Jop pulled up for a 3, "Joplin has added that to his game." I really like Raftery but wonder if he started imbibing even earlier than normal yesterday, it being a holiday and all.

[Vander Blue Man Group]

I was surprised yesterday at a couple of comments that Raftery made about Jop...paraphrasing, he first said, as Jop was backing into the lane, "Joplin can do that and needs to moving into the lane more" and later, as Jop pulled up for a 3, "Joplin has added that to his game." I really like Raftery but wonder if he started imbibing even earlier than normal yesterday, it being a holiday and all.

Jolp had a really nice spin move in the lane yesterday.  Obviously, he's had some trouble in the lane off the dribble, which I in part is due to his lack of explosiveness.  But what I've noticed is he's not decisive when he gets in there and often gets himself in trouble.  If that's going to be a part of his game he needs to work on his footwork and some counters when his first option isn't there. 

[Dr. Blackheart]

Jolp had a really nice spin move in the lane yesterday.  Obviously, he's had some trouble in the lane off the dribble, which I in part is due to his lack of explosiveness.  But what I've noticed is he's not decisive when he gets in there and often gets himself in trouble.  If that's going to be a part of his game he needs to work on his footwork and some counters when his first option isn't there.

Bingo. Plus, he needs to recognize traps and find an outlet.

[Viper]

I was surprised yesterday at a couple of comments that Raftery made about Jop...paraphrasing, he first said, as Jop was backing into the lane, "Joplin can do that and needs to moving into the lane more" and later, as Jop pulled up for a 3, "Joplin has added that to his game." I really like Raftery but wonder if he started imbibing even earlier than normal yesterday, it being a holiday and all.

the post game tv interview Raf did with Shaka, Raf is REALLY close to Shaka! And Shaka has this look on his face like...ok, firebreather!!

[BM1090]

Bingo. Plus, he needs to recognize traps and find an outlet.

Yep. And if he can develop that and integrate it into his game, he could be really good. Without it, the ceiling is definitely limited. He's not blessed with great lateral speed or athleticism so the mental part of his game has to be more advanced for him to reach the next level.

[mug644]

Jolp had a really nice spin move in the lane yesterday.  Obviously, he's had some trouble in the lane off the dribble, which I in part is due to his lack of explosiveness.  But what I've noticed is he's not decisive when he gets in there and often gets himself in trouble.  If that's going to be a part of his game he needs to work on his footwork and some counters when his first option isn't there.

It was a great spin move, and I'd love to see more of it. I don't know if it was an instinctive play, but I think he totally caught the defender off guard, perhaps because scouting reports probably show Jop catching, moving slowly and backing in with a dribble. If he can be quick like that move, that changes things.

[MuMark]

Update

Jop now shooting 41% from 3 for the season and a sizzling 46% in conference play.

[PGsHeroes32]

Update

Jop now shooting 41% from 3 for the season and a sizzling 46% in conference play.

Hes also shooting the same 41% from 2

More evidence he needs to stick to what hes good at and thats firing from distance. Because even if his drive in the lane isnt a TO, its a low percentage shot.

[Daniel]

I dunno.... It seems to me that when Jop drives, he loses site of the basket, and defenders and is trying to focus on dribbling, which is a disadvantage because it slows him down, giving defense more time to strip the ball.     

[Herman Cain]

 Jop>Jolp

[jesmu84]

Mea culpa

[Uncle Rico]

https://x.com/markstrot/status/1751326195340243127?s=46&t=QSiaGcOIKZrrpw0ciZkI5Q

[panda]

https://x.com/markstrot/status/1751326195340243127?s=46&t=QSiaGcOIKZrrpw0ciZkI5Q

Jop

[Elonsmusk]

Jop's offense seems to feed his defense. His effort and activity on D have improved a lot over last year, but yesterday there was a next level effort/energy/impact on defense. Hope that continues.

[MU82]

Jop's offense seems to feed his defense. His effort and activity on D have improved a lot over last year, but yesterday there was a next level effort/energy/impact on defense. Hope that continues.

A few times, it was almost a "hey, who is this guy!" vibe. He wasn't just adequate defensively, he was a difference-maker on quite a few plays.

I also agree about offense feeding defense. That's not uncommon, but it can be especially prevalent with some players. Jop can take that next step if he has more of Stevie's mindset - even if the O isn't there. the defense is. Not easy, though, or else everybody would be like that.

[BLWarrior91]

Jop's chest bump with Shaka yesterday was a great moment.  Jop had two deflections on that SH possession.  He was playing on a whole new level.