Anyone else think it's kinda BS that they put G-League Ignite players in this? Like, they aren't even in the NBA yet, haven't even been drafted yet. Plus, if this game is open to G-League players, shouldn't it be the best young players in the G-League? Not just the ones with the best draft stock?
Illini in the NBA
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Five points and an assist real quick. Pretty sure the announcers mentioned Illinois and Ayo's ability to win.
Saw Brian Randle on the Barry bench.
A little too much iso ball from team Payton.
Yeah Ball and Barnes are talented, but those were some forces.
InDaAZ
- Eugene, Oregon
Yeah, but DosunMO? C’mon, people, know your business already!
JFGsCoffeeMug
BU:1 Trash cans:0
- Chicago
Hyland can go eat dirt.
I was there for the MSU/Magic game when Eddie/Mark played
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‘I’m waiting on you’: Bulls’ Ayo Dosunmu has some advice for ex-Illini mate Kofi Cockburn
Dosunmu knows all about being overlooked on draft day, a fate that could await Cockburn, as well.
chicago.suntimes.com
‘I’m waiting on you’: Bulls’ Ayo Dosunmu has some advice for ex-Illini mate Kofi Cockburn
Dosunmu knows all about being overlooked on draft day, a fate that could await Cockburn, as well.
Maturity
Impressed
InDaAZ
- Eugene, Oregon
Ah, yes. EJ & MS were my intro to Illini BB.
Love seeing these guys together - EJ looks like he could still take the court and stroke a few corner Js…
I also heard a broadcaster take a shot at the other by saying "he couldn't take anything for free, just like at North Carolina."
Bulls remaining schedule after the All-Star break is brutal. They still have to play Milwaukee 3 times, Cleveland and Miami twice, and still have to play at Utah and at Phoenix.
I see 9 wins there
pruman91
- Paducah, Ky
According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Chicago Bulls are waiving Alfonzo McKinnie. They will then sign Tristan Thompson, according to Charania.
McKinnie was in his first season with the Bulls, and appeared in 17 games this season.
He is averaging 3.5 points and 1.9 rebounds per game. Prior to the Bulls he has also played for the Toronto Raptors, Golden State Warriors, Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Lakers.
As for Thompson, he was traded from the Sacramento Kings to the Indiana Pacers last week.
The Pacers released him on Thursday.
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Is this a good move by the Bulls ?
Yes, because they didn't waive Malcolm Hill.
Yeah. Their backup center depth behind Vuc has been pretty much nothing. Guys like Tony Bradley and Tyler Cook are perfectly fine players but they don't really help the team that much.
Though not quite fair comparison, this reminds me of Stephen Curry when NBA Draft analysts commented on Curry's lack of athleticism and were skeptical if he'd make it at the NBA level. Granted, Curry was drafted 7th in the 1st round. I'd argue Ayo is far more athletic than Curry yet was drafted in the 2nd round. Meyers Leonard, the 11th pick in the 1st round, had a relatively nice draft report which listed his athleticism for his size as a strength, hasn't faired too well.
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DICKnaggie
- Champaign
Eddie Johnson was the guy I pretended I was when I played my younger bro in nerf b-ball at halftimes. Such great memories!
Ayo’s Advice was to Kofi was...
1. Don’t look at mock drafts.
2. What separates you is the work you put in.
3. The whole coaching staff is there to help you get better.
He left out Number 4: Come play with me on the Bulls.
And Number 5: Hey Trent? We’re both waiting...
1. Don’t look at mock drafts.
2. What separates you is the work you put in.
3. The whole coaching staff is there to help you get better.
He left out Number 4: Come play with me on the Bulls.
And Number 5: Hey Trent? We’re both waiting...
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