Welcome to the Raptors Landry Fields

jeffb · 07-16-2012, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Windex

they are both here. Lowry has been to the ACC already.

Yeah, i know i posted the link to that pic. I have a feeling we'll hear about an afternoon press conference soon. Is Colangelo still in Vegas?

Ex2k · 07-16-2012, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by jeffb

Yeah, i know i posted the link to that pic. I have a feeling we'll hear about an afternoon press conference soon. Is Colangelo still in Vegas?

They are waiting until the new SF (iggy/gay) arrives and then will have a presser with all 3.

jeffb · 07-19-2012, 09:21 AM

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. Part Four: Passing, Rebounding, and Basketball IQ

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“Aside from his ability to put points on the board, Fields impacts the game in a number of other ways. A capable passer and rebounder, Fields displays a good basketball IQ, and while he's not looking to make passes when he puts the ball on the floor, he shows good court vision and will hit the open cutter and deliver crisp passes back out to the perimeter when defenders collapse to deny his penetration.”
-NCAA Weekly Performers, December 31, 2009

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Possibly the most underrated aspect of Fields' game as a draft prospect, his overall intelligence and approach to the game has been critical in his early success, as he's played much more like a 10-year veteran than a rookie in his first 30 games in the league. Fields truly embodies the term “glue guy” in that his contributions and positioning on the offensive end really go a long way towards making things easier for the other players on the floor, a big reason he has the highest +/- on the Knicks by a wide margin according to 82games.com.

Frequently setting up on the wing behind the three-point arc in the halfcourt and in transition,
Fields provides floor spacing with his perimeter shooting and an excellent passing cog on swings around the floor, especially considering his extremely high degree of unselfishness and good decision-making. This likewise shows up when he starts attacking the basket, as virtually all of his dribble-drives fall into one of two categories: a straight-line drive all the way to the rim or two dribbles and a kick out to the open man behind the arc because the lane shut down.

The other area Fields make a substantial contribution is on the glass, as his extremely high 7.6 rebounds per game suggest. Taking minutes and pace into account, Fields is actually rebounding at nearly the same rate in the pros as in college despite a move from the frontcourt to the wing, though being on a team that frequently plays small-ball lineups certainly helps him out there.

Regardless, his prowess on the glass is by no means a fluke, as his nose for the ball is as good as anyone's, with him constantly running full speed for the ball the moment it bounces off the rim. Despite not being the quickest or most reactive athlete, this is actually one area where Fields is above average, as his straight line-speed and momentum-driven leaping ability when uncontested is quite good, something that shows up very evidently in these situations.

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. Part Five: Defense

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“Defensively, Fields successfully uses his length to make an impact in the passing lanes and contest shots. Displaying active hands and a good effort level overall, Fields ranks amongst the top-20 players in steals per-game in our database. Though he doesn't have outstanding lateral quickness, he doesn't get beat off the dribble too often on the NCAA level, and shows good discipline forcing his defender to drive into help and pursuing the ball aggressively off the rim after shots go up.”
-NCAA Weekly Performers, December 31, 2009

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Defying his doubters in the pros just as he did in college, Fields continues to more than hold his own on the defensive end despite not having the quickest of feet, being the rare NBA wing who can turn himself into an average to above-average defender despite a lack of great athletic tools. Fields' fundamental base, effort level, and positioning are all outstanding, and the area he surprisingly excels most in is isolations, taking full advantage of the opportunity to get his hips set and in front of his man, rarely being blown by off the dribble. His length helps him out greatly here, as does his massively improved frame, something that has made his transition to the wing easier than expected.

Fields does tend to struggle in other ways, however, not really doing a good job getting around screens either running off the ball or in the pick-and-roll game, though he makes up for it partly with positioning and hustle.

In terms of team defense, he's everything a coach can ask for, constantly keeping his head up watching both his man and the ball, running across the floor to contest open shots, crashing the defensive glass, and always maintaining good position.

DraftExpress - NBA Draft, NCAA/International Basketball Website.

RaptorsFan4Life · 07-19-2012, 07:38 PM

Landry Fields answers @Taylerrgang - YouTube

BballWatcher · 07-19-2012, 07:55 PM

Finally! Let the Landry Fields era begin!

jeffb · 07-27-2012, 05:41 PM

Before you go out and get a Fields #9 jersey

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John Lucas III will wear #5. @landryfields has now switched to #2 w/ the trade of James Johnson to Sacramento.

box1992 · 07-27-2012, 06:39 PM

jeez, I think we can have 1-10 in jersey numbers, or close to it

**halphbreedballer** · 07-27-2012, 07:57 PM

I think it would be cool if they could different kinds of numbers like
#1.5
Or 1/4
Or 3|7

Just something different that could leave your imprint on a number, especially with so many numbers being retired.

Food for thought?

Kirby · 07-27-2012, 07:59 PM

hell no.
you got 100 numbers to choose from, you can't run out.

DDUnreal · 07-27-2012, 08:01 PM

Eventually the Lakers will have all 100 numbers retried tho then what

Kirby · 07-27-2012, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by DDUnreal

Eventually the Lakers will have all 100 numbers retried tho then what

you tell me, wise guy.

**halphbreedballer** · 07-27-2012, 08:10 PM

That's why I'm sayin things gonna change son!

Like there are going to be ads on the Jerseys?

& if Ron Artest can change his name to Metta World-Peace & have that on his jersey then indeed tings a gonna change son!

DDUnreal · 07-27-2012, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Kirby

you tell me, wise guy.

i know right

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07-19-2012, 07:55 PM	#65 (permalink)
BballWatcher is kicking himself for being so emotionally invested in the Roller-coaster Raptors Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,305 Representing:	Finally! Let the Landry Fields era begin!

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box1992 is boxing out Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 4,463 Representing:	jeez, I think we can have 1-10 in jersey numbers, or close to it

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halphbreedballer is Waiting for 2D's 1st in game wind mill Dunk Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: T.O. Posts: 3,998 Representing:	I think it would be cool if they could different kinds of numbers like #1.5 Or 1/4 Or 3\|7 Just something different that could leave your imprint on a number, especially with so many numbers being retired. Food for thought?

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Kirby is don't lurk me bro. Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 5,401 Representing:	hell no. you got 100 numbers to choose from, you can't run out.

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DDUnreal is !! Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,264 Representing:	Eventually the Lakers will have all 100 numbers retried tho then what

07-27-2012, 08:10 PM	#72 (permalink)
halphbreedballer is Waiting for 2D's 1st in game wind mill Dunk Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: T.O. Posts: 3,998 Representing:	That's why I'm sayin things gonna change son! Like there are going to be ads on the Jerseys? & if Ron Artest can change his name to Metta World-Peace & have that on his jersey then indeed tings a gonna change son!