CBS article on Malik Newman's decision
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Finally somebody with some actual quantitative analysis of him. I think it points to what we all know, he's been good, but not great. He's got some areas of his game he needs to work on to get back to that lottery level.
Just my judgement has been that teams only respect 2 players on the floor for us and that's Gavin and Malik. They feel if they can take those 2 out they'll beat us. Thus, the rise of Q. Q has done a good job of capitalizing on being the forgotten man on the floor. I think teams are now realizing he too can beat them so they can't clamp down on just two guys.
If you rewatch the last shot against Vandy, Gavin was tdying to kick it to Malik but he has a guy in his grill 10 feet behind the 3 pt arc. When you shade that much there are open lanes and credit Gavin for finding IJ.
Just my judgement has been that teams only respect 2 players on the floor for us and that's Gavin and Malik. They feel if they can take those 2 out they'll beat us. Thus, the rise of Q. Q has done a good job of capitalizing on being the forgotten man on the floor. I think teams are now realizing he too can beat them so they can't clamp down on just two guys.
If you rewatch the last shot against Vandy, Gavin was tdying to kick it to Malik but he has a guy in his grill 10 feet behind the 3 pt arc. When you shade that much there are open lanes and credit Gavin for finding IJ.
What an excellent article. I disagree slightly with the ball screen comments b/c we do set Newman a fair amount of ball screens with Ware and Daniels, Newman just hasn't been very effective using them. Great breakdown though.
Howland is on record saying "This is the shittiest screening team I've ever coached" soon after getting the job and before Newman got to Mississippi State.
The critique of Newman is fair, but the team hasn't done him any favors.
If he comes back, between Holman getting an off season in, Howland adding a true SF in Stapleton, and us FINALLY having 2 true centers, I can see his assist ratio flying through the roof. Tough decision. Glad I don't have to make it.
The critique of Newman is fair, but the team hasn't done him any favors.
If he comes back, between Holman getting an off season in, Howland adding a true SF in Stapleton, and us FINALLY having 2 true centers, I can see his assist ratio flying through the roof. Tough decision. Glad I don't have to make it.
That's a lot of words to say what I've said for weeks now. Really, the only thing he does well is shoot jump shots. He does that very well. But that will not get you into the NBA. He needs to develop his game more. The only question is, will he do that in Starkville, or in the D-League?
That probably, or possibly comes down to finances.
Can he financially handle it now? If no, then the D league.
Another important question? How has his college life/experience been going.
If he likes it, why not stay in school? Education pays.
And he has a bit of maturing to do. Like most.
Can he financially handle it now? If no, then the D league.
Another important question? How has his college life/experience been going.
If he likes it, why not stay in school? Education pays.
And he has a bit of maturing to do. Like most.
I would love to see us add a couple of offensive sets next year that put Newman and Holman together for some pick and rolls/pick and pops.
There's 3 tiers of salaries for D-league players. $13,000, $19,000 and $25,000. That's for the season. Is Horatio really this stupid he's going to send his baby boy out to earn $19,000 for the year? Jesus Newman it can not be anymore obvious you HAVE to come back. It's not even a choice. Fry cooks for McDonalds make more than $19,000.
Good points ..
Thanks for posting .. informative article and I did not realize that Newman could both declare and come back to State.
"Newman will almost assuredly at least declare for the NBA draft this offseason given the new rule that will allow players to return to college 10 days after the combine if they do not like their stock. That means Newman will get a chance to work out in front of NBA people for at least a little while, who will then have to determine if it's worth spending a pick on him."
Interesting info .. There is a good chance he would be selected in the draft despite his limitations. Plus, there's also an argument that going undrafted could benefit him given the fact that he'd assuredly -- barring injury -- get some sort of contract, likely with a larger guarantee than what would be provided for him in the D-League if a team simply wanted to keep his draft rights active (ex. Andrew Harrison last season).
Also noticed .. "Still though, players under Howland tend to make a rather large leap from their freshman to sophomore seasons, so it could behoove Newman to ride it out despite a tenuous fit and see if he can rebuild his stock."
Thanks for posting .. informative article and I did not realize that Newman could both declare and come back to State.
"Newman will almost assuredly at least declare for the NBA draft this offseason given the new rule that will allow players to return to college 10 days after the combine if they do not like their stock. That means Newman will get a chance to work out in front of NBA people for at least a little while, who will then have to determine if it's worth spending a pick on him."
Interesting info .. There is a good chance he would be selected in the draft despite his limitations. Plus, there's also an argument that going undrafted could benefit him given the fact that he'd assuredly -- barring injury -- get some sort of contract, likely with a larger guarantee than what would be provided for him in the D-League if a team simply wanted to keep his draft rights active (ex. Andrew Harrison last season).
Also noticed .. "Still though, players under Howland tend to make a rather large leap from their freshman to sophomore seasons, so it could behoove Newman to ride it out despite a tenuous fit and see if he can rebuild his stock."
I think the real question is academics. I have no idea one way or the other, but if his grades aren't there, he might not have a choice. Anyone know if he's been going to class or if he's been blowing it off thinking he's one-and-done?
That's not the whole story. There are players in the D-League who have deals with NBA clubs before they are shipped to the D-League.
Yeah, first year under the new rule I believe.
I just hope it doesn't turn into a bunch of "who paid for your flight to the combine?" "Who paid for your breakfast on the last day" etc.
I just hope it doesn't turn into a bunch of "who paid for your flight to the combine?" "Who paid for your breakfast on the last day" etc.
Ok and those are still pennies compared to what Newman could make if he puts in the work this offseason and let's Howland develop him into a 1st round pick.
Are first rounders protected from being sent to the D-league? I thought they backed away from that after realizing it might be worse for the 1st rounders to be stuck on the bench rather than getting PT in the D-league
Malik's goal
is to get to the NBA, as quickly as possible. Becoming a millionaire is second to that.
is to get to the NBA, as quickly as possible. Becoming a millionaire is second to that.
No they aren't protected from it but they'll have guaranteed contracts from being drafted in the 1st round. Newman can get drafted in the 1st round if he comes back. He won't get drafted in the 1st if he goes pro this year
I honestly believe the best thing for Malik's development and his future is to come back for 1 more year of college. If he has the grades and is relatively happy at MSU it's close to a no-brainer decision. It's crazy that he would think about going pro considering where he is game is currently, but that's the current climate. Adam silver is really pushing for a 2 year minimum in college.
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