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Post by longtimebooster on Feb 12, 2020 10:14:18 GMT -8
It seems to me that he is just in the last couple of weeks starting to understand what his new and improved body can do. He's dominant now. True. I've never really seen Mitchell slam dunk before this year. And I'd never seen him do a power dunk like that putback he threw down against the Zoomies. This is appears to be new weapon in his already considerable arsenal.
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Post by Sdsu4life on Feb 12, 2020 10:16:52 GMT -8
The actual dunk? Yes, maybe. But the Billy White dunk experience was bigger...much much bigger. That arena went insane for that. Also, another one people have forgotten about was when Kawhi ran in front of the scorers table to save a ball, flipped it around his back, one of our guys got it and then tossed it up to Kawhi for a slam - trying to find vid of that right now. It was against TCU (the Kawhi play), I tried to find it the other day but couldn't. I know it's out there though, as I saw it a couple years ago. Found it! Fast forward to 1:15. And holy damn I didn't realize poor quality the videos were back then. I don't remember it being that bad. Maybe our eyes adjust to the HD & 4K that when we go back to older footage it looks really bad.
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Post by longtimebooster on Feb 12, 2020 10:21:36 GMT -8
Awesome. I was sitting in Section S about 8 rows up behind the SDSU bench. I remember thinking, "Did I just see what I think I saw?"
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Post by ragin'aztec on Feb 12, 2020 10:24:16 GMT -8
the KLAW 2?
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Post by survalli on Feb 12, 2020 10:25:23 GMT -8
The more I watch him develop and his skill set and surprisingly crazy athleticism, I’m become a believer that he could be an NBA guy. STUD He can do it all. He can hit the three, the short stuff, drive on you, dunk on you, pass, and play D. He makes his share of mistakes like anybody, but if he has a good tournament, watch out draft board!!! Teams are going to go back and want to look for tape on that game against Zion last year. Matt is much better now. He is also a terrific at the line.
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Post by survalli on Feb 12, 2020 10:27:23 GMT -8
It seems to me that he is just in the last couple of weeks starting to understand what his new and improved body can do. He's dominant now. True. I've never really seen Mitchell slam dunk before this year. And I'd never seen him do a power dunk like that putback he threw down against the Zoomies. This is appears to be new weapon in his already considerable arsenal. you all forget the dunk he had on Shaq's kid. www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wnnwFBudZw
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Post by Boise Aztec on Feb 12, 2020 10:33:45 GMT -8
True. I've never really seen Mitchell slam dunk before this year. And I'd never seen him do a power dunk like that putback he threw down against the Zoomies. This is appears to be new weapon in his already considerable arsenal. you all forget the dunk he had on Shaq's kid. www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wnnwFBudZwYes What do you notice about 21 in Orange and MM today? He always had the talent...
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Post by ignoranus on Feb 12, 2020 10:39:04 GMT -8
I also enjoyed the JF fast break off the backboard pass to himself over that 7 footer. Definitely belongs on the all Aztec dunk highlight reel!
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Post by zollner on Feb 12, 2020 11:02:38 GMT -8
There are many many coaches that don't start their best 5 players. The coaches prefer to have a spark and match up problem coming off the bench. Why do coaches do this? Lots do it to change the pace of the game, to shift momentum and cause problems for their opponent. Most games the Aztecs are outscored by their opponent's bench, just like last night. You seem to think that a 6th man would not get enough minutes like a starter, not true. A good 6th man is invaluable to a team and a coach. I hope you don't have a sore back from patting yourself so much! Got it. I know how the sixth man concept works. My point then and my point now is that Mitchell simply isn't a sixth man. He's a starter. And nearly every coach likes to put their best five on the floor first. Mitchell is clearly among the best five. He was likely relegated to sixth-man status the first dozen games of the season because he was coming off having his knee scoped and Schakel was playing slightly better in fall practice. But that's just not the case now. As the ESPN announcer said, "If Flynn isn't the conference POY, then maybe Mitchell is." Sorry if that disturbs you. And don't worry about my back. It's fine. As I stated before many many coaches don't start their best five players, they prefer to have a spark coming off the bench. I don't think Dutcher would have changed Matt's role if Mensah had not developed medical problems. I wonder why they give out the 6th man award both in college and the pro's? Must be for some reason, maybe they think a 6th man is very important role in a teams success. Well since an ESPN announcer said something about Matt being POY along with 22 all value of a sixth man is diminished? So generations of coaches who used one of his starters as a sixth man are dunces. Since you feel so strongly about Matt's role as a starter who should fill the role as a spark and momentum changer off the bench? Besides Troy P's effort against UNLV when was the last time the Aztec bench out scored their opponent's bench?
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Post by longtimebooster on Feb 12, 2020 11:10:24 GMT -8
Got it. I know how the sixth man concept works. My point then and my point now is that Mitchell simply isn't a sixth man. He's a starter. And nearly every coach likes to put their best five on the floor first. Mitchell is clearly among the best five. He was likely relegated to sixth-man status the first dozen games of the season because he was coming off having his knee scoped and Schakel was playing slightly better in fall practice. But that's just not the case now. As the ESPN announcer said, "If Flynn isn't the conference POY, then maybe Mitchell is." Sorry if that disturbs you. And don't worry about my back. It's fine. As I stated before many many coaches don't start their best five players, they prefer to have a spark coming off the bench. I don't think Dutcher would have changed Matt's role if Mensah had not developed medical problems. I wonder why they give out the 6th man award both in college and the pro's? Must be for some reason, maybe they think a 6th man is very important role in a teams success. Well since an ESPN announcer said something about Matt being POY along with 22 all value of a sixth man is diminished? So generations of coaches who used one of his starters as a sixth man are dunces. Since you feel so strongly about Matt's role as a starter who should fill the role as a spark and momentum changer off the bench? Besides Troy P's effort against UNLV when was the last time the Aztec bench out scored their opponent's bench? Geezus. This is just killing you, isn't it. OK. Let's bet a steak dinner. If/when Mensah comes back, I say there's exactly zero chance Dutcher leaves Mitchell out of the starting lineup. Zero. You in or out?
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Post by twobits on Feb 12, 2020 11:17:56 GMT -8
As good as Flynn, Wetzell, and the rest have been, I'd have to say Mitchell has been our best player for the past month or so...no way they'd put our best player on the bench as the 6th man now.
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Post by zollner on Feb 12, 2020 11:21:09 GMT -8
As I stated before many many coaches don't start their best five players, they prefer to have a spark coming off the bench. I don't think Dutcher would have changed Matt's role if Mensah had not developed medical problems. I wonder why they give out the 6th man award both in college and the pro's? Must be for some reason, maybe they think a 6th man is very important role in a teams success. Well since an ESPN announcer said something about Matt being POY along with 22 all value of a sixth man is diminished? So generations of coaches who used one of his starters as a sixth man are dunces. Since you feel so strongly about Matt's role as a starter who should fill the role as a spark and momentum changer off the bench? Besides Troy P's effort against UNLV when was the last time the Aztec bench out scored their opponent's bench? Geezus. This is just killing you, isn't it. OK. Let's bet a steak dinner. If/when Mensah comes back, I say there's exactly zero chance Dutcher leaves Mitchell out of the starting lineup. Zero. You in or out? If Mensah comes back? If he does he isn't going to start and the entire team has morphed since the start of the season. Your asking me to bet on a completely different scenario. Of course Matt would start because Mensah will not. Nice try! Suckers bet! No It's killing you and your ego because you have to be right. I hope your nobody's boss. How come you never answer my questions?
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Post by azdick on Feb 12, 2020 11:27:25 GMT -8
I don’t know the reason for Matt’s motivation to lose the weight and to get into great condition; no to mention his obvious devotion to getting better at the game. It certainly appeared that he was pissed and motivated to the Utah State student, ho brutally attacked him at Logan, and then against during the tournament. I guarantee you that UTS fan would gratefully take it all back based on this year’s performance. Like the rest of the team, he plays with a permanent chip that seems to drive him beyond mere mortals.
To those of you who now have Matt at the top of your player of the year stories, add my name.
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Post by AzTex on Feb 12, 2020 11:33:41 GMT -8
Besides the obvious physical improvement, he's just playing so much smarter. In every game, there seem to be situations where he has the ball and starts steaming down the court. In the past, he kept up that rush no matter how many of their guys were back guarding the basket. Or he would make one of his patented cross-court passes that would often result in a TO. But this year, if he doesn't have numbers or someone he can successfully take to the rim, he backs off and waits for the rest of the team. But his shooting has incredibly improved. 2018-19 FG% 40.5% 3-Pt% 32.8% FT% 75.5% (TOs 1.97/game) 2019-20 FG% 48.6% 3-Pt% 40.5% FT% 86.0% (TOs 1.52/game) I commented on that on that last night to the fans sitting next to me. Mitchell's basketball IQ has increased a bunch this year. Along with his new diet he must be eating a lot of brain food.
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Post by longtimebooster on Feb 12, 2020 11:38:59 GMT -8
Geezus. This is just killing you, isn't it. OK. Let's bet a steak dinner. If/when Mensah comes back, I say there's exactly zero chance Dutcher leaves Mitchell out of the starting lineup. Zero. You in or out? If Mensah comes back? If he does he isn't going to start and the entire team has morphed since the start of the season. Your asking me to bet on a completely different scenario. Of course Matt would start because Mensah will not. Nice try! Suckers bet! No It's killing you and your ego because you have to be right. I hope your nobody's boss. How come you never answer my questions? Sorry. Didn't see a question in there. The answer's simple. Schakel. He's a typical sixth man anyway. Three-point shooter who can get on a hot streak, especially when he comes in for brief periods and the defense forgets to guard him. He's definitely a change-of-pace guy. And no need to start with the personal attacks. I'm not an ego maniac. And I'm well-liked by my fellow employees, colleagues and subordinates -- not that that's in anyway relevant to this conversation. Listen, I made a prognostication. I saw very early in the season that Mitchell was on his way to having a monster year. I said so. I was pilloried. Nevertheless, I'm glad to have been right. I've been wrong about these things many times.
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Post by longtimebooster on Feb 12, 2020 11:43:08 GMT -8
Besides the obvious physical improvement, he's just playing so much smarter. In every game, there seem to be situations where he has the ball and starts steaming down the court. In the past, he kept up that rush no matter how many of their guys were back guarding the basket. Or he would make one of his patented cross-court passes that would often result in a TO. But this year, if he doesn't have numbers or someone he can successfully take to the rim, he backs off and waits for the rest of the team. But his shooting has incredibly improved. 2018-19 FG% 40.5% 3-Pt% 32.8% FT% 75.5% (TOs 1.97/game) 2019-20 FG% 48.6% 3-Pt% 40.5% FT% 86.0% (TOs 1.52/game) I commented on that on that last night to the fans sitting next to me. Mitchell's basketball IQ has increased a bunch this year. Along with his new diet he must be eating a lot of brain food. The brain food might be helping a bit. But I'd venture to guess that Flynn and Feagin have a great deal to do with Mitchell's increased intelligence. Last year, Matt handled the ball a lot more than he is this year. And he had a bunch of dumb turnovers and often tried to force things. He'd do things like driving into traffic, chucking an ill-advised cross-court pass, etc. Now he doesn't have to think so much. He can just set up shop and let the game come to him, confident his teammates will find him. It's amazing how a great PG can really raise everyone's IQ -- from the coach down to the water boy.
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Post by AzTex on Feb 12, 2020 11:43:26 GMT -8
It seems to me that he is just in the last couple of weeks starting to understand what his new and improved body can do. He's dominant now. True. I've never really seen Mitchell slam dunk before this year. And I'd never seen him do a power dunk like that putback he threw down against the Zoomies. This is appears to be new weapon in his already considerable arsenal. Matt's making plays, especially dunks, that he would not have been physically able to last year ... even if he was alone on the court. The loss of weight and additional conditioning along with time in the weight room has paid enormous dividends for his performance.
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Post by aztecfred on Feb 12, 2020 12:52:20 GMT -8
Besides the obvious physical improvement, he's just playing so much smarter. In every game, there seem to be situations where he has the ball and starts steaming down the court. In the past, he kept up that rush no matter how many of their guys were back guarding the basket. Or he would make one of his patented cross-court passes that would often result in a TO. But this year, if he doesn't have numbers or someone he can successfully take to the rim, he backs off and waits for the rest of the team. But his shooting has incredibly improved. 2018-19 FG% 40.5% 3-Pt% 32.8% FT% 75.5% (TOs 1.97/game) 2019-20 FG% 48.6% 3-Pt% 40.5% FT% 86.0% (TOs 1.52/game) I commented on that on that last night to the fans sitting next to me. Mitchell's basketball IQ has increased a bunch this year. Along with his new diet he must be eating a lot of brain food. To be honest not sure his BB IQ has increased as much as maturity,practice and being in better shape physically and mentally has allowed to do all the things he saw on the court. If u ever listen to him speak he's pretty damn intelligent and also talks a good basketball game. Sometimes it just takes time for your body to catch up? Could just be the beginning!
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Post by gigglyforshrigley on Feb 12, 2020 12:54:41 GMT -8
True. I've never really seen Mitchell slam dunk before this year. And I'd never seen him do a power dunk like that putback he threw down against the Zoomies. This is appears to be new weapon in his already considerable arsenal. you all forget the dunk he had on Shaq's kid. www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wnnwFBudZwWow he was in excellent shape in that video. He's done a fantastic job getting in shape this year, but if he'd get even closer to that high school shape he could get some serious NBA attention IMO
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Post by azson on Feb 12, 2020 12:56:38 GMT -8
Nuff said. In the words of Bill Walton: Throw it down, young man! As much as a loathe to hear him do color, I would have loved to hear his on-air reaction to that slam.
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