Ahmaad Rorie's Got Bounce!

[gotgame75]

I have a feeling we're going to be in a for a treat next year...

https://twitter.com/ShaunRainey/status/697945854628343808

and...

https://twitter.com/ShaunRainey/status/697951039706664960

 

[gotgame75]

https://www.instagram.com/p/-aeeCyAdWC/

 

[mtgrizrule]

Yep he is going to be another exciting, athletic, quick guard for the GRIZ. Seriously, next season the GRIZ will be recognized with one of the best unknown backcourts in the country. Great guard play wins a lot of games in March!!! These boys can show the nation they belong. I cannot wait for Rorie and the Freshman to be added to the mix next season.

 

[Potomac Griz]

Yep he is going to be another exciting, athletic, quick guard for the GRIZ. Seriously, next season the GRIZ will be recognized with one of the best unknown backcourts in the country. Great guard play wins a lot of games in March!!! These boys can show the nation they belong. I cannot wait for Rorie and the Freshman to be added to the mix next season.

It sure does. That's one of the "secrets" for picking a 12 or 13 seed upset in the tournament. Guard play At least that's always served me well in office pools and stuff like that.

We're going to be absolutely loaded at guard next year. A nice problem to have! Rorie started 15 games for Oregon last year as a true freshman. They were an 8 seed in the tournament and currently ranked #11 in the country. Even in most of the games where he didn't start he got quality minutes.

Glad he decided to come to Montana! We are damn lucky to have a recruiter like DeCuire who obviously develops pretty strong relationships with his recruits early on and can convince them to come here and be part of something special! :thumb:

 

[mtgrizrule]

Yep he is going to be another exciting, athletic, quick guard for the GRIZ. Seriously, next season the GRIZ will be recognized with one of the best unknown backcourts in the country. Great guard play wins a lot of games in March!!! These boys can show the nation they belong. I cannot wait for Rorie and the Freshman to be added to the mix next season.

It sure does. That's one of the "secrets" for picking a 12 or 13 seed upset in the tournament. Guard play At least that's always served me well in office pools and stuff like that.

We're going to be absolutely loaded at guard next year. A nice problem to have! Rorie started 15 games for Oregon last year as a true freshman. They were an 8 seed in the tournament and currently ranked #11 in the country. Even in most of the games where he didn't start he got quality minutes.

Glad he decided to come to Montana! We are damn lucky to have a recruiter like DeCuire who obviously develops pretty strong relationships with his recruits early on and can convince them to come here and be part of something special! :thumb:

Speaking of recruits, Falls is visiting for the NAU game. He will be in town Friday, through the weekend. I hope he is sold on the program and chooses to be part of it. Sounds like his father is excited for the possibility. Come on Mr Falls, you know want him to be a GRIZ. :thumb:

 

[citygriz]

I have a feeling we're going to be in a for a treat next year...

https://twitter.com/ShaunRainey/status/697945854628343808

and...

https://twitter.com/ShaunRainey/status/697951039706664960

There was a time when I would have been impressed by this dunking ability. Now? Not so much. Stephan Curry can barely dunk, and yet he's playing basketball in another universe. The dunk contest used to be the highlight of the All-Star weekend, but now I want to see the three-point contest. The three-point line has transformed basketball, and the Warriors are the first team to fully engage this evolution of the game, to the consternation of dinosaurs like Charles Barkley. After their deadly three-point range, the Warriors are known for their passing--in my opinion, the most beautiful single element of the game of basketball.

So, yes, much as we all appreciate Rorie's athleticism, I want to know: Can he handle? Can he pass? Can he shoot threes? I hope he's working on these aspects of his game, and not spending all his time dunking. Dunking is part of what I call the "conspiracy of mediocrity" that has gripped the NBA since the end of Showtime with the Lakers. Thank God for the Warriors--so efficient, so much fun to watch. I want to be on the side of evolution.

 

[EverettGriz]

I have a feeling we're going to be in a for a treat next year...

https://twitter.com/ShaunRainey/status/697945854628343808

and...

https://twitter.com/ShaunRainey/status/697951039706664960

There was a time when I would have been impressed by this dunking ability. Now? Not so much. Stephan Curry can barely dunk, and yet he's playing basketball in another universe. The dunk contest used to be the highlight of the All-Star weekend, but now I want to see the three-point contest. The three-point line has transformed basketball, and the Warriors are the first team to fully engage this evolution of the game, to the consternation of dinosaurs like Charles Barkley. After their deadly three-point range, the Warriors are known for their passing--in my opinion, the most beautiful single element of the game of basketball.

So, yes, much as we all appreciate Rorie's athleticism, I want to know: Can he handle? Can he pass? Can he shoot threes? I hope he's working on these aspects of his game, and not spending all his time dunking. Dunking is part of what I call the "conspiracy of mediocrity" that has gripped the NBA since the end of Showtime with the Lakers. Thank God for the Warriors--so efficient, so much fun to watch. I want to be on the side of evolution.

I absolutely cannot stand the NBA, but I agree with this post completely.

 

[AllWeatherFan]

I want to know: Can he handle? Can he pass? Can he shoot threes?

Yes, yes and yes.

You're welcome.

 

[citygriz]

I have a feeling we're going to be in a for a treat next year...

https://twitter.com/ShaunRainey/status/697945854628343808

and...

https://twitter.com/ShaunRainey/status/697951039706664960

There was a time when I would have been impressed by this dunking ability. Now? Not so much. Stephan Curry can barely dunk, and yet he's playing basketball in another universe. The dunk contest used to be the highlight of the All-Star weekend, but now I want to see the three-point contest. The three-point line has transformed basketball, and the Warriors are the first team to fully engage this evolution of the game, to the consternation of dinosaurs like Charles Barkley. After their deadly three-point range, the Warriors are known for their passing--in my opinion, the most beautiful single element of the game of basketball.

So, yes, much as we all appreciate Rorie's athleticism, I want to know: Can he handle? Can he pass? Can he shoot threes? I hope he's working on these aspects of his game, and not spending all his time dunking. Dunking is part of what I call the "conspiracy of mediocrity" that has gripped the NBA since the end of Showtime with the Lakers. Thank God for the Warriors--so efficient, so much fun to watch. I want to be on the side of evolution.

I absolutely cannot stand the NBA, but I agree with this post completely.

Just in case anybody missed this:

http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/gs/golden-state-warriors

Oops...scroll down to Curry standing on the end line, then watch the ensuing play...

 

[fanofzoo]

I have a feeling we're going to be in a for a treat next year...

https://twitter.com/ShaunRainey/status/697945854628343808

and...

https://twitter.com/ShaunRainey/status/697951039706664960

There was a time when I would have been impressed by this dunking ability. Now? Not so much. Stephan Curry can barely dunk, and yet he's playing basketball in another universe. The dunk contest used to be the highlight of the All-Star weekend, but now I want to see the three-point contest. The three-point line has transformed basketball, and the Warriors are the first team to fully engage this evolution of the game, to the consternation of dinosaurs like Charles Barkley. After their deadly three-point range, the Warriors are known for their passing--in my opinion, the most beautiful single element of the game of basketball.

So, yes, much as we all appreciate Rorie's athleticism, I want to know: Can he handle? Can he pass? Can he shoot threes? I hope he's working on these aspects of his game, and not spending all his time dunking. Dunking is part of what I call the "conspiracy of mediocrity" that has gripped the NBA since the end of Showtime with the Lakers. Thank God for the Warriors--so efficient, so much fun to watch. I want to be on the side of evolution.

Very well said.

 

[gotgame75]

I have a feeling we're going to be in a for a treat next year...

https://twitter.com/ShaunRainey/status/697945854628343808

and...

https://twitter.com/ShaunRainey/status/697951039706664960

There was a time when I would have been impressed by this dunking ability. Now? Not so much. Stephan Curry can barely dunk, and yet he's playing basketball in another universe. The dunk contest used to be the highlight of the All-Star weekend, but now I want to see the three-point contest. The three-point line has transformed basketball, and the Warriors are the first team to fully engage this evolution of the game, to the consternation of dinosaurs like Charles Barkley. After their deadly three-point range, the Warriors are known for their passing--in my opinion, the most beautiful single element of the game of basketball.

So, yes, much as we all appreciate Rorie's athleticism, I want to know: Can he handle? Can he pass? Can he shoot threes? I hope he's working on these aspects of his game, and not spending all his time dunking. Dunking is part of what I call the "conspiracy of mediocrity" that has gripped the NBA since the end of Showtime with the Lakers. Thank God for the Warriors--so efficient, so much fun to watch. I want to be on the side of evolution.

I appreciate and agree with much of your sentiment, but if fans can't get excited about a 3 to 4 star PG with hops then I don't know being a fan is. The dude was one of highest recruited PGs on the west coast his senior year and started for Oregon as a true freshman. You don't get that kind of attention by being a one dimensional player, so that should answer your question. And yes, his 3 ball, quickness, and jump shot are considered to be strengths of his game.

Videos like this are tailor-made to get fans stoked. It's absurd to think that just because he is posting dunk videos that he possibly isn't working on other aspects of his game. Dunks get the attention. He's in his redshirt year, the kid is just having a little fun. Compared to dunks, very few people want to watch ball-handling and shooting drills. Just the way it is. Think you are reading way too much into it.

 

[mtgrizrule]

I have a feeling we're going to be in a for a treat next year...

https://twitter.com/ShaunRainey/status/697945854628343808

and...

https://twitter.com/ShaunRainey/status/697951039706664960

There was a time when I would have been impressed by this dunking ability. Now? Not so much. Stephan Curry can barely dunk, and yet he's playing basketball in another universe. The dunk contest used to be the highlight of the All-Star weekend, but now I want to see the three-point contest. The three-point line has transformed basketball, and the Warriors are the first team to fully engage this evolution of the game, to the consternation of dinosaurs like Charles Barkley. After their deadly three-point range, the Warriors are known for their passing--in my opinion, the most beautiful single element of the game of basketball.

So, yes, much as we all appreciate Rorie's athleticism, I want to know: Can he handle? Can he pass? Can he shoot threes? I hope he's working on these aspects of his game, and not spending all his time dunking. Dunking is part of what I call the "conspiracy of mediocrity" that has gripped the NBA since the end of Showtime with the Lakers. Thank God for the Warriors--so efficient, so much fun to watch. I want to be on the side of evolution.

Citay, I'll put it this way. From the few practices and scrimmages I saw in preseason, he was the best and most consistent guard on the court, at that time. Granted, the others have improved with experience. Considering the GRIZ talent and depth at guard, that says a lot for Rorie. :thumb:

 

[citygriz]

I have a feeling we're going to be in a for a treat next year...

https://twitter.com/ShaunRainey/status/697945854628343808

and...

https://twitter.com/ShaunRainey/status/697951039706664960

There was a time when I would have been impressed by this dunking ability. Now? Not so much. Stephan Curry can barely dunk, and yet he's playing basketball in another universe. The dunk contest used to be the highlight of the All-Star weekend, but now I want to see the three-point contest. The three-point line has transformed basketball, and the Warriors are the first team to fully engage this evolution of the game, to the consternation of dinosaurs like Charles Barkley. After their deadly three-point range, the Warriors are known for their passing--in my opinion, the most beautiful single element of the game of basketball.

So, yes, much as we all appreciate Rorie's athleticism, I want to know: Can he handle? Can he pass? Can he shoot threes? I hope he's working on these aspects of his game, and not spending all his time dunking. Dunking is part of what I call the "conspiracy of mediocrity" that has gripped the NBA since the end of Showtime with the Lakers. Thank God for the Warriors--so efficient, so much fun to watch. I want to be on the side of evolution.

I appreciate and agree with much of your sentiment, but if fans can't get excited about a 3 to 4 star PG with hops then I don't know being a fan is. The dude was one of highest recruited PGs on the west coast his senior year and started for Oregon as a true freshman. You don't get that kind of attention by being a one dimensional player, so that should answer your question. And yes, his 3 ball, quickness, and jump shot are considered to be strengths of his game.

Videos like this are tailor-made to get fans stoked. It's absurd to think that just because he is posting dunk videos that he possibly isn't working on other aspects of his game. Dunks get the attention. He's in his redshirt year, the kid is just having a little fun. Compared to dunks, very few people want to watch ball-handling and shooting drills. Just the way it is. Think you are reading way too much into it.

Points well taken. I didn't mean to defame the rest of Rorie's game, because I know he drew rave reviews in the pre-season intra-squad games.

When I say "conspiracy of mediocrity," I mean players who walk the ball up the court, play one on one, fail to move away from the ball, play matador defense, have perfected the art of flopping and can't shoot free throws. I mean players who use the pre-game to pick their noses, text, eat dogs and jimmy-jack around in pre-game drills, when pre-game is an excellent time to work on your game, as Curry does.

In fact, Curry pretty much refutes your theory about dunking, because he is drawing huge crowds as much as an hour before the games just to watch him go through his dribbling routine. From watching the Trotters as a kid, I most vividly remember the great Marques Haynes because of his ball-handling skills, not the dunks of Meadowlark Lemon. Dunkers are now a dime a dozen. A Curry is unique.

 

[fanofzoo]

I grew up watching Hondo (anyone remember him) Havlicek, different era for me now but damn can these guys play ball.

 

[haZyskies]

I played bball with this guy at the student Rec Center a few months back. He was going about 50% and just dominating. It looked like he was playing in slow motion haha. I'm looking forward to seeing him on the court next season!