Bones Hyland - NBA Thread

vcu2016 said:
He has been a locker room cancer from all reports. A terrible teammate. It's a shame, I was REALLY pulling for him to succeed in the NBA wherever he went if he came in humble and hungry. Unfortunately, it would appear he did not do that. It seems the fame and money has gone to his head and on BOTH teams, he was the common denominator as far as a bad attitude and locker room cancer guy. He is squandering his NBA career, joke's on me though, he's the multi-millionaire, and here I sit typing this message during my 9-5 LOL.
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I often wondered about his freshman year at VCU and the chemistry issues that team seemed to have had.
 
I just hope he is saving his money. If he continues to have contract issues or playing issues, he might find himself on the outside looking in. Maybe he needs a new agent or something.
 
What happened to Kawhi? One day he’s in discussion for the best player in the league and the next I realize I haven’t thought about him in a very long time
 
The problem with Bones is that he isn't a playoff caliber NBA player and doesn't 'project' to be one. He doesn't play defense and has a low motor when he doesn't have the ball in his hands. His attitude or team chemistry issues are secondary to being a terrible on ball defender, unwilling help defender and often "drifts" out of plays in order to not play defense.

Love Bones, but he hasn't improved the one skill that could take him to the next level.
 
McG said:
The problem with Bones is that he isn't a playoff caliber NBA player and doesn't 'project' to be one. He doesn't play defense and has a low motor when he doesn't have the ball in his hands. His attitude or team chemistry issues are secondary to being a terrible on ball defender, unwilling help defender and often "drifts" out of plays in order to not play defense.

Love Bones, but he hasn't improved the one skill that could take him to the next level.
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This is one of the most seat of the pants evaluations that I have ever read.

What metrics are you basing this assessment?

Bones is a former 1st round shooting guard that can shoot the deep three, he can handle the rock, and he can pass the ball. I have no idea about his attitude or if he is a “cancer” as some on this board so easily post. I dont know the young fella personally, I have never been in a locker room with him, and he seems like a nice kid based on his interviews and interaction with the media I have witnessed.

I guess haters will hate but can it least be based on some appropriate metrics or facts?


Edit: Please see this article that states why Bones has value and a team like the Spurs could pounce. 6’9. Wing Span helps on D, Shooting ability, ability to play both guard spots, former All rookie, averaged 12 plus points as a key player off the bench..
 
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rammad90 said:
This is one of the most seat of the pants evaluations that I have ever read.

What metrics are you basing this assessment?

Bones is a former 1st round shooting guard that can shoot the deep three, he can handle the rock, and he can pass the ball. I have no idea about his attitude or if he is a “cancer” as some on this board so easily post. I dont know the young fella personally, I have never been in a locker room with him, and he seems like a nice kid based on his interviews and interaction with the media I have witnessed.

I guess haters will hate but can it least be based on some appropriate metrics or facts?


Edit: Please see this article that states why Bones has value and a team like the Spurs could pounce. 6’9. Wing Span helps on D, Shooting ability, ability to play both guard spots, former All rookie, averaged 12 plus points as a key player off the bench..
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He has the tools, hopefully he can find a situation where he can display them.
 
Gopher+RamFan said:
The GM who drafted him is currently in Minnesota. I've thought about a possible trade to the Wolves, who need a shooter.
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Iirc they had interest but Denver decided to flip him to LA instead, which looks like spite to me whether it was or not.
 
Season opener tonight. In lieu of drinking narrative, we're tuned in to support our guy Bones drinking a hot cup of coffee from our new (replacement) coffee maker (F Mr Coffee makers, more like Jr Coffee)- cool thing about simple one switch coffee makers (non-programmable) is you can put them on a smart plug and add it to your good morning routine, just gotta get it set up for next time after you finish a pot. We realized last night, during this season's walk home which is rather chilly most times, we can tell the phone turn on coffee maker, and there will be a hot pot when we walk in the door by the time we make it home! Wow, welcome to the future.
 
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Gopher+RamFan said:
The GM who drafted him is currently in Minnesota. I've thought about a possible trade to the Wolves, who need a shooter.
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Debatable on whether they need a shooter.

Obviously they got Anthony Edwards

They also have Alexander-Walker (from Va Tech) who shot 39% from 3 last season, and averaged 8 pts, 2 rebs, 2.5 asts, and less than 2 fouls per game & less than 1 TO per game last season.

The acquired DiVencenzo from the Knicks who is a career 37.5% 3pt shooter, and averages double figure pts, 4.4 rebs, 2.8 asts and 1.2 stls per game for his career

As well as Mike Conley & Joe Ingles.

So.. I'm not sure they really need another shooter at this point.
 
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