The Charlotte Hornets close the preseason with a blowout loss to the Boston Celtics and Steve Clifford was focused on one deficiency: physicality on the glass. Why did Steve Clifford challenge his two bigs, Mark Williams and Nick Richards to be more physical? PLUS, the Hornets have avoided a major injury to any of their starters but a key reserve went down last night. What does it mean if Frank Ntilikina isn’t available for the season opener?
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28 Comments
Topooo solo Doug
Horrible shooting and turnovers 🤦🏾♂🤦🏾♂🤦🏾♂🤦🏾♂
Talent is where you start. Where it ends up is up to the player. just a thought.
I mean they started off horribly from the jump … But They should definitely have Gordon come off the bench and Melo has to make better shooting decisions and straight drive to the basket. Either he will score or get fouled…
Also Clifford be killin me when Melo starts to heat up and then he subs him out 🤦🏾♂️….
Bring back Devonte Graham. Bouknight and Theo for Graham and our 1st round pick from Kai trade.
Last night's shooting was bad and we had way too many TOs
Couple of things,
Boston is going to be the top team in the East without question. Miami won't be able to hang with this team if fully healthy. That said, I did see some things that did concern me as we struggled against them. Continued turnover issues for everyone, but worst of all LaMelo. I expect his scoring to turn back up and right itself, but if he doesn't tighten up with his ball control then we are really going to struggle as a team.
Frank Ntillikina seems like a good dude and I hope he heals as soon as possible, but he is a net negative due to no offensive ability whatsoever. Clearly Clifford can not evaluate offensive ability.
Nick Smith Jr. needs play time now! That kid will be special if we put the time in now to develop him. Disappointed in you Doug for not mentioning him. You talked about Miller struggling (which is purely confidence and feeling comfortable on the court) but not Smith playing very well (who appears super comfortable and confident)! Would prefer to see him as the back up guard now! Now! Lol
"everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth!"
Michael Gerard Tyson
Gordon Hayward should not be in the starting line up he's not the player he was
The Hornets should have never let Malik Monk Walk.. he was a bucket getter off the bench. Hopefully Nick smith jr fill that role in the future. Devonte Graham also was a great scorer off the bench.
Cs fan here. Watched your pre game pod and you said that you want Cs to play complete and serious. There you go. Hehe. Watcha think our chances vs Bucks?
Pj Washington one of the most overrated players ever, especially by this fanbase. Stands around when shots coming off the glass, overrated defensively, and dissappears offensively against quality starters. Has no business in a starting lineup.
That NBA Jam T is the best hornets T I've ever seen
Go get terrance Ross FA guard the bench is bad no shooters 😢
We need a vet like a Draymond Green or someone that can look at this team and say wtf you smiling about. They need someone to get their attention and get them to lock in.
I don’t even want to know how many turnovers they had 😅
angry comment overreacting to the game ARRRRGHH
Sack Mr Clifford now. He has failed woefully. The team is far from being prepared for the season.
Omfg now there is a wrongful death lawsuit against Miller
If Clifford is going to hitch his wagon to Ntilinka, he won't make it through the season. His lack of any offensive game whatsoever negates any defensive contribution on a team lacking both offensive firepower and defensive capability overall. Poor shot selection, rebounding and sloppy ball handling looks a lot like last year's team. Outside Ball, Williams , Miller and Smith, I would be looking to unload the rest and start over at the trade deadline. They are a long way from being a playoff contender and other teams they were on par with last year have gotten better except the Wizards.
Trade Rozier, Hayward, PJ, or everybody for Real Veterans. Build around LaMelo, Brandon, Mark and Miles, Clifford Idk
Porzingis is a monster though. Mark is still young. Experience beat out a young talented player. You can't expect a young center to beat out a talented Unicorn. Porzingis has a bag Mark is still building his bag at an NBA level. Mark Williams will be an awesome 5, but he needs this year to continue to develop. He is not Wembanyama who's height can make up for being a step or two behind. His IQ is decent, he merely needs time. Nick Richards isn't bad either, but they need a veteran 5 to help coach them. Trade for a guy who can mentor them. Do we really need Bouknight on the books? Trade him for an older vet 5 to mentor that can still step on the court occansionally to show them how it is done. Whiteside could use a contract. 😂
This Hornets team is absolute garbage. Really need to re-boot and start over. There is no way they are a playoff team. Keep Melo, Williams, Miller, and unload everyone please! As for Melo, he needs to pick the right spots to shoot as he's been inefficient for most of his career. Inefficiency will not win you championships. Dude needs to gain 15-20 lbs, and work on his interior game instead of jacking up threes all day.
Coach Cliff can challenge them all he wants. It won't make any difference. Not ONE of our forwards and centers would even sniff the starting lineup on ANY contending team. So you're asking benchwarmers to do starter things. It won't work. It has never worked for the Charlotte Hornets, and that's the kind of thing that makes this city the WORST SPORTS CITY IN THE COUNTRY.
And now Brandon Miller is facing a lawsuit for wrongful death for allegedly being present in his car while his weapon was used to murder someone. That along with Miles Bridges beating his ex in the presence of his children and so much more have derailed this Hornets season even before it starts…..
Seattle could use an NBA team.
What about bridges?
would Bridges help? is he even coming back? will this sway them to fight to bring him back. or is he toast?
I feel like it should be a reilief that the main comcern of yours with miller is his shooting now haha. Thatll definitely come, im just genuinely impressed by his all around game. Your shot wont alwaus fall but what else can you to do help the team?