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Reigning EuroLeague defensive player of the year
Definition of a low-risk high-reward signing
I’m hoping he makes a difference for us because lord knows we need the defense lol
Also re-signed Spencer Jones. He’s hurt his hamstring a bit but he should be back. Don’t want to rush that even if it’s minor.
Nuggets have a good defensive squad this year. I think Brazile will also surprise a lot of people too.
Imo, Peyton Watson not coming back may have worked out either way.
I’ve got real high hopes for Brazile, liked what o saw tonight and in summer league.
Good defensive squad but it’s so dependent on health :(
Alpha “The Defensive Diablo” Diallo
Alpha El Diablo Diallo
He’s first in line for the Diablo 5 Alpha test
Jesus christ dude. Dribble left.
Alpha Diallo is quite a name.
DIALLOOOOOO
A Nuggets player playing that kinda defense probably hasn’t happened in decades
KCP..
Aaron Gordon, Braun the year before last, Facu Campazzo before teams realized they could just shoot over him, PWat, Shaq Harrison, etc.
Thanks for bringing up Shaq Harrison, I’ll die on the hill that he was on his way to becoming a good to great defender.
Yup. Obviously weary copy was way over exaggerating
Spencer Jones has a guaranteed salary because of his defense, despite having Lonzo’s college shooting form
KCP’s shooting fell off a cliff when we got him, but he would always consistently play amazing defense
Defense so good he triggered a backcourt violation without having the offense cross halfcourt
I told yall not to sleep on the Alpha D
There’s a second Diallo?
I remember when Pistons fans were convinced Hamidou was going to turn a corner. Around when we thought Dennis Smith Jr. was turning a corner. And when we thought Josh Jackson was turning a corner. And when we thought Marvin Bagley Jr. was turning a corner.
It’s a common West African name. Probably see a lot more.
Don’t forget about Cheick Diallo
There’s also a chiek Diallo in college ball this season
I’m still a Hami believer, dude is only 28
Can we say for all of these players that their vertical was their greatest basketball asset? scouting philosophy adjustment was needed😮💨
8 second violation **
My young boy !!!alpha played 16 and under in a nyc summer street ball tournament for me years ago
Holy shit the Nuggets look good..??
I mean last year even with injuries they had one of the best offenses in league history. I think people forget this after how bad the Nuggs shat the bed against Minny.
Unfortunately, it will probably be another year of one of the best starting 5s in the league that is susceptible to injury, although Spencer Jones and DeMar give me hope as plus bench pieces who can fill in to keep things going.
It’s the preseason lol
I think Denver is going to surprise people this year, but watching preseason tells you almost nothing
This is when coaches are trying weird new lineups and weird new schemes, people are trying to get into rhythm, and random rookies are getting tons of burn
Preseason is very important. A lot of people dismiss it but it’s a good way to set everything up for the regular season.
It’s hugely important for the development of the team but doesn’t provide much meaningful signal to fans unless you really know what you’re looking for
Source: my buddy was an NBA scout for ~8 years
They’re not really trying weird stuff that often, they’re trying to establish and fine tune the things they’ve been working on in practice. Sometimes that’s new schematic stuff (often is) or with new personnel, rarer times it’s trying something that they have a little idea might be something viable but aren’t sure (double centers last year, for example), but relatively speaking it’s like an enhanced practice scrimmage.
In that way you can definitely tell something from preseason, like what teams are looking to add/change/change/work on rolling into the season. The results and execution, unless they’re really bad, aren’t necessarily gonna translate into the regular season though.
He’s the Alpha male!!!
Him only going right sure helped a lot but good D regardless
Lock his ass up