DUKE IN THE NBA

Quavarius

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@ramonashelburne: Brandon Ingram as point forward with the Lakers second unit is really fun. Don't think that's his long term role, but who knows
 
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Jahlil Okafor had 14 points and five rebounds in a 102-101 loss to undefeated Cleveland. Check out his highlights:

 

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Philadelphia (Okafor, Henderson) vs. Utah (Hood) on NBATV right now. Utah leads 52-43 at halftime.
 
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Rodney Hood scored 18 points and was 4-for-5 from 3 in a 109-84 win over Philadelphia. Jahlil Okafor added 15 points off the bench in the loss.
 
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J.J. Redick scored 20 and was 3-for-4 from 3 in a 114-82 win over Detroit. Austin Rivers added 11 and 4 assists for the Clippers off the bench.
 
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Gerald Henderson scored 17 points and Jahlil Okafor added 15, but Philadelphia fell to Indiana 122-115.
 
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Jabari Parker scored a game high 33 points and grabbed nine rebounds but it wasn't enough as New Orleans beat Milwaukee 112-106.
 

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Jabari and Justise were awesome last night. Two of my favorites to don the Duke uniform. I really think Jabari is going to be a monster in the NBA by the time it is all said and done.

Good work Q!
 

Quavarius

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Thanks Denn

Agreed re: Jabari. If it wasn't for his injury, he would already be an All-Star IMO.

IMO, he's the second best Duke player in the league right now (behind Kyrie of course). We'll have a debate (best Duke players in the NBA) during the All-Star break.
 

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Thanks Denn

Agreed re: Jabari. If it wasn't for his injury, he would already be an All-Star IMO.

IMO, he's the second best Duke player in the league right now (behind Kyrie of course). We'll have a debate (best Duke players in the NBA) during the All-Star break.
I think that is a great idea. The young Duke players are all getting better. Tyus getting more time with the Rubio injury is great. He is increasing his value with that time. Whether he is in Minny later on or not, he will find a home on an NBA team. Plenty of teams looking for a point guard who can run an offense. Tyus can do that. Heis not a stalwart on defense but in the NBA if you have a niche, your flaws can be masked.
 

Quavarius

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I think that is a great idea. The young Duke players are all getting better. Tyus getting more time with the Rubio injury is great. He is increasing his value with that time. Whether he is in Minny later on or not, he will find a home on an NBA team. Plenty of teams looking for a point guard who can run an offense. Tyus can do that. Heis not a stalwart on defense but in the NBA if you have a niche, your flaws can be masked.

Exactly. His summer league performance should show that he can run a team. No, he's not athletically gifted or a great defender, but he can run a team and not afraid to take clutch shots. Hopefully Thibs can help him with his defensive deficiencies.
 
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Kyrie Irving scored a game-high 29 points and handed out six assists in a 105-94 win over Washington.
 
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Rodney Hood scored 17 points in a 102-91 win over Miami. Justise Winslow added 11 and six rebounds for Miami.
 
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