Facebook Twitter Instagram
    Facebook Twitter Instagram
    FlurrySports
    • Home
    • Betting
      • Super Bowl Odds
      • NFL Picks
    • Fantasy Football
      • Fantasy Football Articles
      • Fantasy Football Rankings
      • DFS
    • NFL
      • NFL Stats
    • UFC
    • NBA
    • NCAA
      • College Football
      • College Basketball
    • More
      • NASCAR
      • WWE
      • Golf
      • MLB
      • NHL
      • Soccer
      • Combat Sports
      • Esports
      • Olympics
      • Fantasy Basketball
      • USFL
    • Shop
    • Contact Us
    FlurrySports
    You are at:Home » NBA » Bates-Diop, Okogie Show Defensive Ability Against Brooklyn

    Bates-Diop, Okogie Show Defensive Ability Against Brooklyn

    Josh GutbrodBy Josh GutbrodJuly 10, 20181 Comment3 Mins Read NBA
    Josh Okogie Timberwolves
    Credit: Sam Wasson/Getty Images
    Share
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Reddit WhatsApp

    Jimmy Butler may want out, but Minnesota seems to have a pair of talented young defenders on the rise. 2018 Draft selections Keita Bates-Diop and Josh Okogie have shined on defense throughout the Summer League. While obviously neither player is as talented as Butler, the new arrivals certainly bring a ray of hope for Timberwolves fans. On top of that, more hardworking and defensively oriented players might help Butler feel more at home.

     

    Perimeter Shutdown

    Both Bates-Diop and Okogie have exceptional wingspans for their size. The defensive potential was on full display Monday against the Nets. The rookie duo combined for 7 steals and 17 rebounds in the winning effort. Seven steals is a sound mark for an NBA team, let alone just two players.

    The pair did struggle a bit offensively, however. Okogie shot an abysmal 4-13 from the field (30.8%) while KDP did not fare much better (4-11, 36.4%). That said, as is the case with most rookies, it is still safe to assume the shots will start to fall. Being able to knock down open looks will likely determine how soon, and how often, the pair plays in 2018. The defense is there, and Coach Thibodeau will surely love that.

     

    Brooklyn Struggles Without a Star

    The Brooklyn Nets Summer League team has performed just about as well as most thought. Theo Pinson played well over the weekend, but fell back to Earth against Minnesota. Pinson posted a pedestrian 4 points on 2-6 shooting (33.0%) with a disastrous -19 +/- rating for the game.

    The only positive from the loss was the performance of last year’s first-round pick Jarrett Allen. Allen only scored 8 points (3-6, 50%) but had 12 rebounds. Better yet, the young center had 5 blocks on the game. The Summer League is not necessarily about wins and losses, it is about development. That said, the defensive effort from Allen should be a great takeaway for Brooklyn. Without a high draft selection this year, the team will likely need growth from current players to improve even slightly. With Allen representing part of the team’s young core, any sign of improvement is a positive for Brooklyn.

     

    More NBA Summer League

    Monte Morris Continues Strong Play in Win Over Bucks

    DeAndre Ayton Dominated Mo Bamba in Matchup

    Kostas Antetokounmpo Helps Mavericks Dominate the Warriors

    Seven Celtics Score in Double Figures in Blowout Win

    Brooklyn Nets Jarrett Allen Josh Okogie Keita Bates-Diop Minnesota Timberwolves
    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
    Previous ArticleMonte Morris Continues Strong Play in Win Over Bucks
    Next Article July Weekend at Daytona Marks NASCAR Season’s Midway Point in Style
    Josh Gutbrod

      Related Posts

      September 11, 2023

      Building the Best Roster for Team USA Basketball For 2024 Olympics

      June 20, 2023

      History of No. 1 Overall San Antonio Spurs Draft Picks

      June 20, 2023

      2023 NBA Mock Draft: Updated Order and Player Comparisons

      View 1 Comment

      Leave A Reply

      You must be logged in to post a comment.

      Advertisements
      Recently Published

      Lock in Tutu Atwell For Fantasy Football Week 4

      September 29, 2023

      Jameson Williams’ Fantasy Outlook Soars Following Reduced Suspension

      September 29, 2023

      Daniel Jones’ Fantasy Outlook is High For Week 4

      September 29, 2023

      Where to watch 2023 PointsBet Invitational Live Curling from USA

      September 29, 2023
      RSS FlurrySports Podcast
      • We Give Taylor Swift 6 Months... (Ep. 154) September 26, 2023
      • Joe Burrow is Too Predictable (Ep. 153) September 19, 2023
      • Hosts Flurry (Ep. 152) September 12, 2023
      Advertisements
      Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
      • About Us
      • Advertise/Sponsor Opportunities
      • Affiliate Disclosure
      • Contact Us

      Copyright © 2022 FlurrySports | Sitemap

      Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.