Marcus Morris should be sent to the D-league

BimaThug · Jan 2, 2012

CXbby said: ↑

A little surprised that they actually went through with this, but I guess I really shouldn't be. Morris is taking longer than I personally expected(maybe too optimistically) to transition to the 3 spot. I still believe he has the skillset for it, and still a high ceiling as a player because of it, but obviously his time has not come. From the few minutes I've seen of him so far, it looks like the major adjustment is mental. He has that deer in headlights look when on the floor, clearly overthinking instead of just playing. He didn't have this problem in college, and his brother isn't having this problem in Phoenix, so to me it's clear that it is due to adjusting to the new position, as opposed to not being able to handle the NBA. Hopefully more reps at RGV will bring him along so that he can contribute in a few weeks.

Also, this move doesn't mean Morey is "higher" on Parsons, at all. Parsons is simply able to contribute earlier than Morris since he has grasped the team's concepts at a faster pace. It doesn't mean he has the higher upside, or that they view him as the better player. BTW, I do think Parsons was a steal of a pick, like Budinger.
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While I agree with your post generally, are you honestly surprised that an NBA rookie who is transitioning from a college PF to a pro SF is taking longer to do so than FOUR GAMES into his career?

Don't overlook one point from Feigen's article: Morris has been practicing and playing almost exclusively at POWER forward with the Rockets. Only when Patterson started practicing did Morris likely get many reps at all at SF. For a player who likely trained heavily during the lockout at the 3, that can mess you up a little, I suppose. Good to know Morris will get his SF reps in RGV.

DaDakota said: ↑

Too bad TWill, Flynn and Thabeet can't go as well....WTF is the Dleague for if you can't use it in year 3?

DD
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Actually, the new CBA allows teams to send down third year players. I wouldn't be surprised to see Thabeet back in RGV at some point this season.

Also, the new rules allow for UNLIMITED D-League moves with young players, so Morris may be making the Houston-to-Harlingen flight on Southwest several times this season.

Amel · Jan 3, 2012

not worried about the guy

he has the tools and skill, just needs to work his ass off and he'll be back quickly

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