Summer League at Sosa's Spot

[jolyolyolyman]

my bad bro just saw this. this was probably the worst day to bet. players getting rested more then ever before. Pacers were bound to get a victory though. it becomes about pride eventually. can't leave Las Vegas with 0 wins.

hope you didn't follow through. im thankful I stopped. today would have been a mess.

Thankfully, I laid off it. Had a feeling that would happen. Prolly just watch some
of the games today. Like Carsen Edward’s game a lot. Always aggressive. I know it’s a lofty comparison but he kind of reminds me Iverson.

[inmyownzone]

[sosawestbrook]

Thankfully, I laid off it. Had a feeling that would happen. Prolly just watch some
of the games today. Like Carsen Edward’s game a lot. Always aggressive. I know it’s a lofty comparison but he kind of reminds me Iverson.

hell yeah Carsen has a similar type aura about his game. although they are 2 completely different body types. Carsen looks like an NFL running back. but hes fearless. and hes a DOG. I could see him being an immediate impact player off the bench in the league.

[sosawestbrook]

Pels vs Heat is gonna be the best game all summer.

2 of my favorite rookies going at it.

Herro vs Alexander-Walker.

tune in it should be a show.

[IBetYou]

Haven't seen NAW play, though seen his stats. Looking forward to it. Lets see if he can do it vs quality defense

[IBetYou]

no Herro

[IBetYou]

they've seen enough i reckon -heat played 3 games in Sacramento before this

[sosawestbrook]

wow. Heat sat their 2 best players. sigh.

makes me think they wanna see a little more Duncan Robinson with final roster cuts right around the corner.

this could get ugly though.

anybody got futures bets? my book doesn't offer em. Pels look really really good.

[sosawestbrook]

Haven't seen NAW play, though seen his stats. Looking forward to it. Lets see if he can do it vs quality defense

he is nice. if you are a fan of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's game, you will like Nickeil. he is the spitting image of his cousin. except Nickeil has a more sturdy frame & is a more natural scorer and shooter in my opinion.

[sosawestbrook]

Heat vs Pels ended up being a spectacular game nonetheless.

2 mins left 4th quarter. Heat up 4 pts.

Duncan Robinson & Nickeil Alexander-Walker going crazy.

[IBetYou]

Yeah same body type as SGA but different game. Good rookie. Best player left for sure.

[IBetYou]

NBA refs are so afraid to call the travel

Like if they call it and they're wrong they're going to get fired. They'll call an illegal screen but not a travel.

[sosawestbrook]

going to OT. a tremendous game so far.

[IBetYou]

I like the Nets in this next game. They have gotten a little bit better with every game.

Musa is always fun to watch -he & Doncic had a little unspoken rivalry a few years back in spite of not playing one another ...one would do something amazing one day and the other would follow the next. Must have been hard for Musa spending the year in the GL while Doncic won ROY!

[sosawestbrook]

Nickeil. Alexander. Walker.

know the name! respect the game!!!

34 pts, 5 reb, 5 ast, 4 stl

what are they feeding these Canadian kids? SGA, NWA, Jamal Murray, RJ Barrett, etc. these guys are trained to go. basketball machines.

[sosawestbrook]

I like the Nets in this next game. They have gotten a little bit better with every game.

Musa is always fun to watch -he & Doncic had a little unspoken rivalry a few years back in spite of not playing one another ...one would do something amazing one day and the other would follow the next. Must have been hard for Musa spending the year in the GL while Doncic won ROY!

im about tot une in to this UFC. might tune in 2nd half to Mavs vs Nets.

Musa looked good last game they played. long, athletic and is crafty with the ball. Luka is another stratosphere though. that kid will average 20 points per game for the rest of his career. and hes only like 19 lol

[IBetYou]

Yeah he's no Doncic. Has short arms and a bit of a hunchback. Electrifying scorer though.

[sosawestbrook]

Yeah he's no Doncic. Has short arms and a bit of a hunchback. Electrifying scorer though.

lol hunchback. I was thinking the same thing though. he & Mike Porter Jr play with that low bent over kind of style.

wonder why that is? just bad posture?

[IBetYou]

They say they can get it out of him in time, just with strength & conditioning. Rough start for him today. I always expect too much of him because of the Doncic comparisons in his early years. Only 20yo!

[sosawestbrook]

They say they can get it out of him in time, just with strength & conditioning. Rough start for him today. I always expect too much of him because of the Doncic comparisons in his early years. Only 20yo!

so you are more of a European basketball guy?

[IBetYou]

world basketball guy

I don't watch NCAA though, nor that god awful old man big 3 league.

[sosawestbrook]

world basketball guy

I don't watch NCAA though, nor that god awful old man big 3 league.

gotcha.

you probably are a Franz Fraschilla guy. I love that guy.

who ya got in the late game? Wolves vs Mavs?

[IBetYou]

I like Fran too, good sense of humour and genuinely knows his stuff.

Don't know about that game. Mavs have Payne but he will likely have Okogie or one of the other tough defenders bottling him up. Macon could put the Mavs over the top.

Mavs are team international btw -got guys on their SL squad from all over the place. Seems to be a Mark Cuban trait.

[sosawestbrook]

Vegas Tournament Semifinals

Pels +1 $250

got awarded a free play & will dive back in on the action for a play on the Pels here. both teams playing well lately but I get the more talented team in the Pels who possess 3 legit NBA starters in their lineup & the best player overall in this tournament in Nickeil Alexander-Walker. I think they win here & grab the title tomorrow as well.

[sosawestbrook]

was gonna save it for tomorrow but ill throw the last of its on tonights game

Wolves +2 $250

[sosawestbrook]

Pels made enough plays to win that game yesterday, but Grizzlies answered every score with a big bucket of their own. never thought that coaching would be a pivotal factor in a summer league game decision but yesterday proved otherwise. Pels coaching didn't do a good job positioning players at all. defensively, they got killed on the pick n roll every time with no adjustments made. then in the final 20 secs when they were up 1, they ran an awful out of bounds play that was quickly trapped forcing a turnover.

ill be on the Wolves tonight though when the line is released. I really like the way they are playing on both ends of the floor. would be nice if its a pick em game.

on a side note, my book gave me a bonus on my recent deposit but it turns out their "bonus" is actually a free play which doesn't operate like cash. its just a free roll, exactly like it sounds. I thought it was cash essentially. now im stuck with this ridiculous rollover & no where near what I thought I would have in my account. lol thats some trickery but its all good.

[IBetYou]

In my experience American books are very tight -you aren't getting $250 for free...

Grizz win tonight. T.Harvey has been scorching the earth. More playmakers & shot makers on this Grizz team.

[sosawestbrook]

oh yeah. they made it sound like a sweet deal. the terms & conditions never used the word "free play" once. the rollover is insane. but it shouldn't hurt with baseball season only halfway through. didn't make out too bad I guess.

yeah the kid Harvey on Grizz has been hooping. hes fearless. hit that huge shot to tie the game against Pels. I was gonna ride Wolves cuz those guys are clicking on both sides of the ball right now. they've just been dominating opponents. but that line got way too high for my liking. I was hoping for a pick em. should be a very competitive game though. looking forward to it.

[sosawestbrook]

line is way too high on Wolves. I will have to pass tonight. that means my summer league runs ends here. I finished with a 13-14 record and profit of $121.

very entertaining event to attend. if you are on the west coast and love the game of basketball, I most def recommend checking it out next year. as far as betting though? sheesh. it got frustrating at times. then again it was mainly the same team that the frustration came with. Pacers COUGH COUGH.

see ya next year!!!

[IBetYou]

Someone needs to tell Fran what oxymoron means. He thinks it means the opposite of what it means -made the same mistake yesterday as well lol

[IBetYou]

I remember Clarke saying before the draft he was a really high IQ player. Bit of a faux pas imo but.. it turns out he is a really smart basketball player. Doesn't make any mistakes.

[sosawestbrook]

I remember Clarke saying before the draft he was a really high IQ player. Bit of a faux pas imo but.. it turns out he is a really smart basketball player. Doesn't make any mistakes.

hes really worked on that jumper. every free throw has been a swish. thats impressive considering that was the only weakness in his game. hes looked terrific so far.

[IBetYou]

He's like Marion with a jump shot. Good to see Grit & Grind making a comeback with JV/ Jackson/ Clarke/ Morant.

I enjoyed that. 10-4 SL for me

[sosawestbrook]

He's like Marion with a jump shot. Good to see Grit & Grind making a comeback with JV/ Jackson/ Clarke/ Morant.

I enjoyed that. 10-4 SL for me

NICE.

Both squads got some deciding to do for those final roster spots. This game feautured a plethora of deserving players.

[sosawestbrook]

Sosa's Player Rankings (final)

1. Nickeil Alexander-Walker, G, New Orleans Pelicans
2. Tyler Herro, G, Miami Heat
3. Brandon Clarke, FWD, Memphis Grizzlies
4. Mitchell Robinson, POST, New York Knicks
5. Lonnie Walker, G, San Antonio Spurs
6. Bruce Brown, G, Detroit Pistons
7. Kendrick Nunn, G, Miami Heat
8. Carsen Edwards, G, Boston Celtics
9. Chris Boucher, FWD, Toronto Raptors
10. Duncan Robinson, FWD, Miami Heat