Yes I suspect they do know each other - similar age and have kicked around in the same leagues. They possibly played in Turkey together in the Anadolu Efes

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Anonymous
Years ago

actually, Paul replaced Cotton at Anadolu Efes in December 2016. They played against each other in the d-league in 2014-15

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Anonymous
Years ago

Ahh ok, I clearly didn't look into that one well enough! I’ve noticed Cotton usually has a kind word for new imports though.

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Anonymous
Years ago

Listened to him today on Aussie Hoopla podcast, he sure seems like a switched on and humble dude. Good get for Adelaide.

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Perth fan.
Years ago

Impressed with his debut.
He isn't the reason for Adelaide's second half capitulation

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Anonymous
Years ago

So JVG posts on here it appears?

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Anonymous
Years ago

Breakers probably upset they didn't bite the bullet and sign him and release Patterson.

Great player but Adelaide still looks like they’re missing a decent front court player to replace Pinder (dumbest player in the league) and a better coach to replace Henry (most overrated coach in the league).

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JMS
Years ago

Could be a good fit for United next season if Hopson doesn't work out :)

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Anonymous
Years ago

He said in the press conference that he hasn't had a full practice with the team yet. Given he's also coming off quarantine, he should be even better in coming weeks

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Luuuc
Years ago

He looked legit to me
Hopefully will help keep the 36ers somewhat competitive

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Lovebroker
Years ago

The one positive of that game was seeing BP play.

He can create his own shot and has a decent step back.

Has a decent stroke, unsure about hsi defence though,

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Beantown
Years ago

Nice shooting debut by BP3! Hoping once he's had some practices with the team, we can set up some plays helping him to attack the rim. Can’t just rely on jacking threes every game!

Right now, if opponents lock down Giddey, we simply can’t score. If we can put the ball in BP3’s hands and have him create some offence, that should make it harder for opponents to shut us down as Perth, Sydney, Melbourne and NZ did.

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Ballin Fan
Years ago

Technically he reminds me of Willie Farley.

Someone with great attitude, athleticism and technique.
Someone who will score in spite of how badly the half court offence is designed.

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Anonymous
Years ago

Giddey+BP3+Hump is a nice trio to build around.

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Anonymous
Years ago

Jeez a lot of idiots here. Great game today, so was there a reason he wasn't a priority selection to start with?

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FM
Years ago

The ball didn't go thru him enough. Too much 1 or 2 pass offence without getting the ball to either a Paul or McVeigh who had a hoola hoop to score in.

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Anonymous
Years ago

PG - Giddey
SG - Dech
SF - Paul
PF - Johnson
C - Humphries

One of the best starting fives in the league?

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Anonymous
Years ago

Move on Dillon, teys, Crocker, Pinder next year.
Giddey to nba, bring in import pg.

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Anonymous
Years ago

Don't factor in Giddey for next year. He won't be here.

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Anonymous
Years ago

Agree FM. Giddey and Crocker both went iso ball too many times in the second half while Paul was hanging out waiting for the reversal. Bad offence.

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Anonymous
Years ago

The ball didn't go through him much because he's had a half of practice and doesnt know the system at all.... Man WAY too many Tuesday night b-grade coaches here who think they know alot more than they really do

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Anonymous
Years ago

PG - Giddey
SG - Dech
SF - Paul
PF - Johnson
C - Humphries

One of the best starting fives in the league?

In the top 9

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KET
Years ago

It'll be too late by the time IH comes back

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Anonymous
Years ago

Could have best starting 5 but if you don't know how to use them then it's pointless!

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sixtiesrockstar
Years ago

It's not one of best starting 5's if Dech is in it. His overdribble and drive while contested plays are horrible. Very rarely passes without putting ball on the floor and also very rarely passes once he's put it on the floor.

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Looking forward
Years ago

If Dillon, Teys and Pinder go, who would you to replace them?

Who from nbl1? Who from college?

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Anonymous
Years ago

@ looking forward

Poach from other clubs, it's the best way. Cooks is out contract and many others.

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Zodiac
Years ago

Xavier Cooks would be on more than those three guys combined.

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Anonymous
Years ago

You want to win you have to pay the freight. There are marquee rules and others to build a good squad. Perth are experts at it. Sixers starting five starting to look ok but need two good bench players that can play multiple positions and a couple young keen guys at end bench.

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Anonymous
Years ago

Cooks, pffft. Over rated and clearly over paid.

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Nix 54
Years ago

great topic JVG! While we have you, when's Pinder going?

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