SSHoya
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Post by SSHoya on Dec 26, 2016 21:25:50 GMT -5
32 & 13, and 5 of 9 from 3. Monster game for Otto.
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Post by professorhoya on Dec 26, 2016 21:46:16 GMT -5
32 & 13, and 5 of 9 from 3. Monster game for Otto. And to think there were people on here who thought that Whittington, Bennimon, Glenn Rice jr. and Copeland would be much better Pro players than Otto. Keep proving them wrong, Otto!
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Post by zxhoya on Dec 26, 2016 22:41:14 GMT -5
Otto played with the confidence and edge that he played with at GU tonight. Very aggressive and confident and he took personal the game Giannis Antetokounmpo had on Friday (39 pts) against him and the Wizards.
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Post by tashoya on Dec 27, 2016 0:11:33 GMT -5
32 & 13, and 5 of 9 from 3. Monster game for Otto. And to think there were people on here who thought that Whittington, Bennimon, Glenn Rice jr. and Copeland would be much better Pro players than Otto. Keep proving them wrong, Otto! I honestly don't recall that. Is this true? Benimon and Rice included? I could understand the hype around Whit and Isaac early on but those two? Really? Either way, keep rolling, Otto!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 27, 2016 2:18:39 GMT -5
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Post by HometownHoya on Dec 27, 2016 10:53:00 GMT -5
Went into a couple of Adidas stores around the DC area this past week and not a single one has a #22 Porter jersey. What will it take for Otto to gain widespread recognition as a pivotal piece of this Wizards team. I should've just stopped in the proshop at Verizon on Thursday
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Post by DanMcQ on Dec 27, 2016 11:10:45 GMT -5
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Post by Nevada Hoya on Dec 27, 2016 12:35:40 GMT -5
Otto was also the main story and headlines in the Las Vegas Review Journal. And the picture that went along with that story had Otto shooting and Greg trying to defend.
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Post by SSHoya on Dec 27, 2016 12:52:38 GMT -5
And to think there were people on here who thought that Whittington, Bennimon, Glenn Rice jr. and Copeland would be much better Pro players than Otto. Keep proving them wrong, Otto! I honestly don't recall that. Is this true? Benimon and Rice included? I could understand the hype around Whit and Isaac early on but those two? Really? Either way, keep rolling, Otto! IIRC, Benimon had some buzz coming out of the Portsmouth Invitational. Benimon was the big fish/small pond player who saw his stats rise at Towson with more PT. Rice played with Otto at the Las Vegas summer league and was MVP in 2014 based upon offensive capability and some thought he was a better prospect based upon that. I think it was all relative to those who said 2013 was a weak draft year and that Otto at #3 overall was "overrated". They were wrong. www.nba.com/2014/news/07/20/all-summer-league-teams/
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Post by Bigs"R"Us on Dec 27, 2016 13:51:40 GMT -5
A lot of players have raw skill (Whittington, J Smith, Copeland), but Otto has a great work ethic. Ultimately, that's a HUGE differentiator.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 27, 2016 14:12:29 GMT -5
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Post by 95hoya on Dec 27, 2016 14:21:20 GMT -5
He's really improved his shooting. That's the difference. He will get paid big time.
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Post by prhoya on Dec 27, 2016 15:44:01 GMT -5
Went into a couple of Adidas stores around the DC area this past week and not a single one has a #22 Porter jersey. What will it take for Otto to gain widespread recognition as a pivotal piece of this Wizards team. Or, they are sold-out.
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Post by emkmd on Dec 27, 2016 17:34:45 GMT -5
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Post by beenaround on Dec 27, 2016 17:46:35 GMT -5
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Post by beenaround on Dec 27, 2016 17:52:35 GMT -5
As a close follower of the Wiz ( crazy, I know) it was great to see Wall actually looking for Otto last night. Otto normally has to find his own points, but last night Wall hit him cutting several times. The dagger 3 Otto hit in the final 40 seconds was the first time I can ever remember Wall or Beal NOT taking THE shot in the final minute. Beal actually passed up a three to get it to Otto. BTW...I know HT generally blames Wiz coaching and players for Otto's not becoming a true star yet in the league. Much of that is true, but he also does defer too much, as well. I happen to know a member of the coaching staff, who told me that they literally have to beg Otto to shoot more. For him to be a true star he needs confidence in himself AND his teammates need it in him...hopefully its getting there.
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Post by tashoya on Dec 27, 2016 19:45:55 GMT -5
I honestly don't recall that. Is this true? Benimon and Rice included? I could understand the hype around Whit and Isaac early on but those two? Really? Either way, keep rolling, Otto! IIRC, Benimon had some buzz coming out of the Portsmouth Invitational. Benimon was the big fish/small pond player who saw his stats rise at Towson with more PT. Rice played with Otto at the Las Vegas summer league and was MVP in 2014 based upon offensive capability and some thought he was a better prospect based upon that. I think it was all relative to those who said 2013 was a weak draft year and that Otto at #3 overall was "overrated". They were wrong. www.nba.com/2014/news/07/20/all-summer-league-teams/Thank you, SS, for the info. Much appreciated.
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Post by tashoya on Dec 27, 2016 19:47:26 GMT -5
As a close follower of the Wiz ( crazy, I know) it was great to see Wall actually looking for Otto last night. Otto normally has to find his own points, but last night Wall hit him cutting several times. The dagger 3 Otto hit in the final 40 seconds was the first time I can ever remember Wall or Beal NOT taking THE shot in the final minute. Beal actually passed up a three to get it to Otto. BTW...I know HT generally blames Wiz coaching and players for Otto's not becoming a true star yet in the league. Much of that is true, but he also does defer too much, as well. I happen to know a member of the coaching staff, who told me that they literally have to beg Otto to shoot more. For him to be a true star he needs confidence in himself AND his teammates need it in him...hopefully its getting there. Did you just say that Beal passed up a shot? Christmas miracle? I just watched that pass to Otto again and I still can't believe it. Nice to see them playing team ball like that. If they do more of that, they'll realize quickly Otto's true value.
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Post by jorand on Dec 28, 2016 17:27:34 GMT -5
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Post by zxhoya on Dec 28, 2016 18:19:39 GMT -5
Re-watched the Wiz vs Bucks game and Otto was fantastic as was Greg in the reserve minutes he played. The two teams genuinely seem to dislike each other and when the game was over the Bucks marched directly to locker room without any of the usual end-of-game hugs and hand shakes after a disappointing loss.....except for two palyers, Hoyas. Otto and Greg met at center court and engaged in an extended embrace, proving that blood is thicker than water. We are....Georgetown!
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