Finally. No two ways, he will cause much collateral damage to many teams.

Looking forward to game time.

The NBL have done extremely well to keep the real JJ story untold...... This looks like a great signing for Perth. Very similar player to Randle and Ware who are having huge success's in the league for their respective clubs.

Underbelly: The JJ Story coming to channel 9 in 2017

I haven't heard the smug "I know something you don't know" line since grade 4.

A few people in the PEN15 club here

Looking forward to seeing Cotton suit up aginst Melbourne!

'I'm rubber, you're glue.'

How appropriate, you fight like a cow!

Let's not forget Gleeson also said Bragg would become a crowd favorite then proceeded to leave him on the bench....

Do i really need to explain what I'm implying?
When Gleeson announces someone as quickly become a crowd favorite they get left on the bench...

I love how the Cats always send out the email titled "Members First" then announce something everyone has known for a week.

I HOPE Cotton is the right fit. Interesting that they have gone for another PG. (Perhaps indicates Damo's recover is slower than expected?)
Have to wait and see how he goes in the NBL, but I think comparisons to Ware and Randle are premature, he doesn't strike me as a prolific scorer like those two.

In a perfect world I assumed the would have gone for a SG, maybe a combo. Cotton seems to be very much a PG. According to the scouting report Boti unearthed, he's not expected to be a prolific 3-point shooter.
As I said, we'll have to wait and see how he goes in the NBL. Maybe playing the 2 spot he'll let rip and average 20ppg. :-)

Cotton has a very small frame.
Probably why he gets over looked in the NBA.

Bryce Cotton was born and raised in Tucson, Arizona

After a couple of games his attitude will change, typical dazz

Impressive hops!
https://youtu.be/EzIgozb1Fjg

JasonC

Nice jumping ability but really that was 6 years ago and he is much older now, plus you can't jump like that in the NBL 95% of the time.

Perth wilburs i think you need to check out the video on the wildcats instagram page

Nice jumping ability but really that was 6 years ago and he is much older now

Bryce Cotton tested out the Bendat Basketball Centre rims at his first practice. pic.twitter.com/ea5QuncH8w

— Perth Wildcats (@PerthWildcats) January 3, 2017

plus you can't jump like that in the NBL 95% of the time.

Correct, it was actually 8 years ago.

Not another one who says 'correct'...

You can't jump and skip around in a game like that in a dunk contest or a training session.

I would wait until the games start this week to form an opinion.

If I posted the same shit a dozen times, but called myself "anonymous" does that make it stink less?

It will be a great day for hoops when they discover a cure for the short-term memory loss so many are afflicted by.
(Although the cure for Cretinism has been known for a while, and that doesn't seem to have helped.)

WHERE have I been anything but positive about his signing?
All I have said is that we need to wait and see him play in the NBL BEFORE proclaiming that he's going to be as prolific as Ware and Randle.

As for "analysing" / "coaching" / whatever, as I clearly said, I am reading the scouting report from his actual coaches, published by a reputable journalist.
As opposed to those on here claiming he's a SG, based purely off sniffing their own farts.

Cotton & Gleeson press conference audio

https://audioboom.com/posts/5454259-bryce-cotton-s-first-press-conference-3-january-2017

Not that is matters too much but 6'1" looks to be pretty generous.

I think he's a coupe of inches shorter than that.

Regardless, I'm looking forward to seeing him ply his trade with the mighty Wildcats.

The Jazz video was, but not the video that was actually being discussed.

I'm sure I heard in there somewhere that they are going to ask for Dazz's approval in the future before signing another import.

Martin will be back next week. Perth v Adelaide.

The only option would be Dazz's GOAT Jermaine Dollar Beal

Be nice to your fan dazz, he is your only one

This could potentially change the NBL landscape just like Casper Ware's signing did for United.

If so, then it Sucks for Cairns and they have indeed been screwed- they have 3 more games vs Perth.

Perth is also lucky in that they have 11 games left, less than everyone else (Sydney has 7...). And their schedule has been sparse while Martin is out.

I like this signing. Can play both guard positions and has been playing off the ball a bit in Europe so is ready to swing between both spots as required.

Defence is the biggest concern, but if Martin is back soon Cotton will be in the backcourt with a mix of Damo, Kenny and Prather who can all defend like crazy.

Given Perth are well and truly in touch, this signing gives them a real title chance if Cotton is fit and firing.

Not sure why people get so upset?
Primarily, all I said was that we should wait till we actually see him play in the NBL before proclaiming him to be better than Ware & Randle. I personally think that's sage advice regarding any new player to the NBL.
And he's a PG, not an SG. Simple fact. Like most PG's in his category, he can also score, that's generally what NBL teams look for in an import PG, and its certainly what Perth needed.

I pointed out that Boti had mentioned a scouting report from previous coaches indicating he wasn't necessarily a 3-point gun. And for some reason that has enraged people?
Then they have defended their outrage, based on nothing.

Ironically, his 3-point shooting so far has been on average shit. But I'm hoping that will settle down. Again, all I'm saying is that we should wait and see, before proclaiming him the saviour of the Cats' despicable 3-point ability.

But what's the overall impression so far?

He definitely looks to be a very capable PG, and the Cats often rely on him to bring the ball up. D seems decent, and will hopefully improve as he settles into the league.
So far he looks like he could have a real future in this league, if he wants it, and the money is right.

He has been very wasteful, especially from beyond the arc. Any opinions?
Is he possibly a bit fatigued, having a few weeks off, then coming in and playing big minutes??
Or is he just feeling pressure to take too many shots?

Overall, got to be happy with the points he's producing, and if he can improve his accuracy and/or shot selection, it could be awesome.

He certainly looks like the sort of SG the Wildcats need, but he seems to struggle at times without Martin running the point, which is understandable given how new he is.

His shooting percentages have been poor, but he's also been left holding the can late in the shot clock many times. I think it's too early to tell.