Summer League Game 5: Sixers lose to Jazz; Turner continues to struggle
by Jordan Sams on Jul 9, 2010 10:16 AM PDT
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The Sixers were blown away by the Jazz in their final game of the Orlando Summer League. After starting 2-0 the Sixers finish the SL with a 2-3 record. More disappointing than their weak finish has been the play of second overall pick Evan Turner. His final line for the 5-game exhibition is as follows: 9.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 33% field goal percentage. If nothing else, hopefully Turner is humbled by this experience and approaches the rest of the off-season and rookie season accordingly. He has a lot to work on. A few game notes after the jump ...
- The Sixers looked absolutely gassed. This is their fifth game in five days (like every other team), but it was also their second game in 12 hours.
- This game was plain painful to watch. It made it difficult to make any assessments.
- In the past I've voiced my displeasure about Andre Iguodala's poor body language. Well, Evan Turner's was significantly worse this week. Very annoying.
- Both Ebi and Simmons bring something different to the table, and they both have something you can't teach: size. I wouldn't mind seeing either or both get a training camp invite from the Sixers. Both are average-to-below average defenders. Simmons brings athleticism and some shot-blocking. Ebi brings surprising three-point range and speed. Yes, speed!
- Evan Turner was terrible once again today. He turned the ball over in a variety of ways, getting pick-pocketed (cookies!), throwing terrible passes, committing offensive fouls, traveling, etc. He played very mediocre defense - and that's generous. He missed jumpers and ran the offense poorly as the primary ball-handler.
- Among the many struggles Turner has had this week a few stand out: he's shown bad anticipation on passes - getting a lot deflected. He over-dribbles, and rarely settles for open jumpers. Taking the ball to the hoop every time in college might have worked, but it won't in the NBA - not without keeping the D honest with a jumper or two.
- I'm sure Turner is thrilled this nightmare week is over, as am I. The games without Jrue and Mo were difficult to sit through.
- Jodie Meeks had his worst game of the summer. His jumper was simply off today. He still impressed me with his ability to take the ball to the hoop hard and willingness to play defense.
- Evan Turner led the Sixers in air balls this week.
- Evan Turner hits a three with 5 seconds left, as I'm writing this!
- Michael plans on doing a Summer League recap this weekend, so I won't step on his toes too much.
Next up: Free agency, trades?, training camp
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Not to worried about turner…though I might hold off on buying his jersey and pick up a Jrue one instead.
So the rumor is that the magic are trying to trade away Gortat… do we have a chance at getting him? I think he would be a good fit here.
Why would adding him make a difference to the immediate future of a non contending team.
He makes about the mid level – what would you trade back to Orlando that they would want?
by SportingFanaticism on Jul 9, 2010 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions
It’s not a slump. You can’t say that until he shows he’s really capable of playing better against this level of competition. That is a false assumption, that he’s a better player than he’s shown.
So we should only judge him on the Summer League?
What about what he showed in college- or does the Summer League somehow trump that in your eyes?
This showed Turner needs to adapt his game to succeed against better athletes (much like Curry last Summer League.) But it does not somehow make him a bust… unless you only mean Summer League bist.
“Learned a lot about the pro game this wk. Taking the weekend off and then back to grinding on Monday. Gotta get better”
From The Villian’s twitter
I might be the first to openly say it here at Liberty Ballers (said it after game 3 of the Summer League), but I do have concerns about Turner adapting his game to the NBA. He’s played against mainly NBA bench players and hopefulls and has struggled. This certainy not something I would have expected from such a polished player.
Body Language
Opposing viewpoints obviously, but the body language stuff has not really bothered me with either Iggy or Turner. The other assessments I’m on board with but am not really concerned.
I can’t stand posts about someone’s body language. That’s someone interpreting someone else’s feelings and thinking they know what’s going on inside that person’s head. And then coming to the conclusion that their thinking or feeling is somehow wrong. What are they, thought police? Anyone who makes a comment like that, usually to justify a negative feeling they have about a player, is merely adding a perception, making the same value judgment- an assumption NOT A FACT! and thinks this supports their argument. This type of thinking is neither logical nor correct, it’s a sign of a weak mind.
If I wasn't clear
I was saying that the body language stuff doesn’t bother me because I don’t read into it like some do — but just wasn’t putting it as harshly as you.
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