Thomas Posted July 8, 2019 Report Share Posted July 8, 2019 27 minutes ago, HawkItus said: Don't forget we got an injured Theo. Understood. Watched him a good bit in Detroit and thought of him as a fast break starter. Block it with a good chance of finishing it. Much earlier years though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin24Williams Posted July 8, 2019 Report Share Posted July 8, 2019 Bruno’s mobility for his size is impressive. He needs to work on his awareness and defensive positioning but the potential is there. There was a play where he defended a SG or PG all the way out to the 3 point line and he was able to stay in front of him. Exciting defensive potential there 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AHF Posted July 8, 2019 Moderators Report Share Posted July 8, 2019 30 minutes ago, Spud2nique said: Kinda. Ya I can see that a little. Theo had that skinny scrawny strong body but Bruno is thick. I agree though on the way they react to getting up for a swat. Theo's big downfall was that he was an amazing shot eraser from a help position but really struggled to body up strong centers and power forwards. Always limited his true effectiveness on D because his block totals made it look like he should have been DPOY at some point but he could really get manhandled. Was still a good player but more like a rich man's John Henson in my mind. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spud2nique Posted July 8, 2019 Report Share Posted July 8, 2019 50 minutes ago, AHF said: Theo's big downfall was that he was an amazing shot eraser from a help position but really struggled to body up strong centers and power forwards. Always limited his true effectiveness on D because his block totals made it look like he should have been DPOY at some point but he could really get manhandled. Was still a good player but more like a rich man's John Henson in my mind. That’s it! Henson! Rich man’s for sure but same lankiness. Good call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plainview1981 Posted July 8, 2019 Report Share Posted July 8, 2019 I’m pretty sure Theo did win DPOY. I don’t know who was more disappointing as s Hawk... Theo or Fonze Ellis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AHF Posted July 8, 2019 Moderators Report Share Posted July 8, 2019 42 minutes ago, Plainview1981 said: I’m pretty sure Theo did win DPOY. He did not. He made second team all-defense twice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Popular Post JayBirdHawk Posted July 18, 2019 Premium Member Popular Post Report Share Posted July 18, 2019 “He brings toughness,” coach Lloyd Pierce said of Bruno Fernando. “You see a guy who plays with energy, a motor and bounce...But he brings that toughness and physicality. One of the things that we lacked last year, especially on defense, was that size and length. We got length in Cam (Reddish) and someone who has great lateral movement in Cam. We got the best college defender last year in De’Andre (Hunter) and an unbelievable strength guy in Bruno. I think that was big for us to add all three of those guys in the draft.” Quote Fernando is going to have every opportunity to earn a hefty chunk of minutes in his rookie season because the depth at center is quite thin. Atlanta had a first-round grade on Fernando; he’s clearly the team’s future at the position and will have every opportunity to earn the starting job at some point this season. Most importantly, Fernando will give the Hawks much needed rim protection. Fernando is undoubtedly raw but he possesses length with his 7-foot-3 wingspan and mobility, which is something Len doesn’t have. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBASupes Posted July 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2019 I expect great things in the future from Bruno. I just hope he learns fast, I would love to see him do what Kevin did and start by December 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTB Posted July 18, 2019 Report Share Posted July 18, 2019 @NBASupes I have real confidence Bruno is our starting center by December. That’s my boldest prediction for the hawks this season next to 48 wins 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gurpilo Posted July 18, 2019 Report Share Posted July 18, 2019 We should temper expectations, on summer league he showed he still is far from contributing, give thw guy some time 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBASupes Posted July 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2019 (edited) 3 minutes ago, JTB said: @NBASupes I have real confidence Bruno is our starting center by December. That’s my boldest prediction for the hawks this season next to 48 wins I hope so. From Chris, he is saying Bruno is a fast learning. Could this be another Kevin Huerter? I hope so. Youth is not a indicator of regular season success or lack thereof although the lack of key vets is for the playoffs. Talent, fit, system and coaching will always win out in the NBA regular season Edited July 18, 2019 by NBASupes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTB Posted July 18, 2019 Report Share Posted July 18, 2019 2 minutes ago, NBASupes said: I hope so. From Chris, he is saying Bruno is a fast learning. Could this be another Kevin Huerter? I hope so. Youth is not a indicator of regular season success or lack thereof although the lack of key vets is for the playoffs. Talent, fit, system and coaching will always win out in the NBA regular season I agree. When we get to the playoffs all of our young rising stars will have to learn how to win all over again. There will be some struggles due to lack of playoff experience no doubt but I wholeheartedly believe this team could slide into the post season which will be a lot earlier than what many think 5 minutes ago, gurpilo said: We should temper expectations, on summer league he showed he still is far from contributing, give thw guy some time Won’t be upset either way. But you have to play young guys so that they get better. Can’t get better being on the bench. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gurpilo Posted July 18, 2019 Report Share Posted July 18, 2019 hace 5 minutos, JTB dijo: Won’t be upset either way. But you have to play young guys so that they get better. Can’t get better being on the bench. And I am fine with that but expecting Bruno to be a starter by December, shooting 3pts, defending well the post... I think is going to take som time and you don't want to constantly expose a guy if he is getting destroyed on defense or is inoperant on defense. I saw him really lost on the court and he was outrebounded, Hopefully practicing with the team solves it but most likely he will not play more than 20 min this year, even after all-star 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AHF Posted July 18, 2019 Moderators Report Share Posted July 18, 2019 39 minutes ago, JTB said: @NBASupes I have real confidence Bruno is our starting center by December. That’s my boldest prediction for the hawks this season next to 48 wins Like the optimism. This is the time for it! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cwell Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 4 hours ago, gurpilo said: We should temper expectations, on summer league he showed he still is far from contributing, give thw guy some time Summer League? lmao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Mule Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 How big is Bruno? I have read anywhere from 6' 7" to 6'10" and three inches can make a difference. All seem to think that his arms are long but I've also read that he has narrow shoulders. Apparently, we read that he improved a lot from year one to year two. Some say he's still not close to what he needs to be. But he's a fast learner, so we are told. Big, but not big? He looks pretty big to me. Bull in a china shop as opposed to silky smooth, he may grow from one to the other. Raw, meaning unripe. But with the ability to ripen. He will grow for us. How much and how fast we will wait and see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTB Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 18 hours ago, gurpilo said: And I am fine with that but expecting Bruno to be a starter by December, shooting 3pts, defending well the post... I think is going to take som time and you don't want to constantly expose a guy if he is getting destroyed on defense or is inoperant on defense. I saw him really lost on the court and he was outrebounded, Hopefully practicing with the team solves it but most likely he will not play more than 20 min this year, even after all-star Lol who’s expecting that ? .... Huerter didn’t take off as soon as he entered the starting lineup and even after getting some games under his belt he had some good, some average, some bad....but the point is at least in my opinion Huerter started because of his high BBIQ and efforts. huerter seem to have understood what LP was trying to implement better than prince and Baze. That’s why he got the opportunity and for the most part kept his position. I don’t see it as automatic high expectations cause you start a rookie. I see it as we (Hawks) will go through the bumps and bruises with the rookie as long as they can show understanding, potential, and commitment ! As long as you show that ...you will stay on the floor. yes Bruno looked lost in SL just like many rookies. So what...Means absolutely nothing. Everything I’ve read says Bruno is a fast learner, plus he has good potential, and at least judging his character he’s a team first guy....I’m not saying he won’t struggle but I believe he will be starter by December! That doesn’t mean he’s going to be hitting 3s, playing solid defense just cause he’s starter in December. ....with young guys sometimes you just have to take your punches as they figure it out. 48 minutes ago, Gray Mule said: How big is Bruno? I have read anywhere from 6' 7" to 6'10" and three inches can make a difference. All seem to think that his arms are long but I've also read that he has narrow shoulders. Apparently, we read that he improved a lot from year one to year two. Some say he's still not close to what he needs to be. But he's a fast learner, so we are told. Big, but not big? He looks pretty big to me. Bull in a china shop as opposed to silky smooth, he may grow from one to the other. Raw, meaning unripe. But with the ability to ripen. He will grow for us. How much and how fast we will wait and see. 6’10....never saw anywhere saying he was 6’7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AHF Posted July 19, 2019 Moderators Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 #2 is listed as 6'6'' #10 is listed as 6'4'' #14 is listed as 6'8'' There is no way Bruno is 6'7''. A solid 6'10'', 7'1'' with the fro. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazer Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 2 hours ago, JTB said: 6’10....never saw anywhere saying he was 6’7 And more importantly: 7’3.5” wingspan plus serious hops. Bruno will be swatting shots (2pg last year) and pulling down rebounds (10.6pg last year). 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gray Mule Posted July 19, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 2 hours ago, JTB said: 6’10....never saw anywhere saying he was 6’7 Probably some Bruno hater or Hawk hater trying to stir up trouble. It happens. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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