More evidence for "Sessions Gone"

Quotes from GM seem pretty clear.... Bucks will not match any significant offer.

over 2 years ago kennetha 16 comments 0 recs |

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I remember a long time ago when I posted under a different handle...

…someone brought up Sessions becasue of a late-season meaningless game in which he had 13+ assists. I said no way back then, one game doesn’t make a player. But now I’m coming around. If only becasue he is not an obvious solution and I tend to believe tha PG’s (more tha nany other position) tend to come out of nowhere. Milwaukee is almost nowhere.

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by GonzoFan on May 27, 2009 2:12 PM PDT reply actions

He had 9 double doubles last season, and games where he had 20+ and one even 40+ points

Is he the ideal solution? I don’t know, in fact it’s likely less of a risk to roll with Hinrich, so I would really try to keep Blake around when bringing in Sessions. But he is less risky than drafting someone again to be the future starter, and he has a ton of potential to be one of the top point guards in the league. If he doesn’t work out, he will be a great backup.

by Norsktroll on May 27, 2009 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions

Absolutely.

If we bring in someone along he lines of Conley or Sessions keeping Blake as a back-up is a must. If we go the veteran route (Bibby, Miller, Nash) then I think you let Bayless develop as your second option and hope he grows into a suitable replacement in a few seasons. Although, my reasoning may be on the execution may not. It seems other teams are hotter on Bayless and we would have to make him part of the deal for a proven vet. While Milwaukee and Memphis may overvalue a smart, savvy, cheap player a la Blake. Is it October yet?

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by GonzoFan on May 27, 2009 4:30 PM PDT up reply actions

He's a terrible fit with Nate McMillian

Can’t shoot, Turns the ball over like crazy, doesn’t play D … not happenin

by LOOSH on May 27, 2009 3:41 PM PDT reply actions

He might be a very tradeable

asset though. Perhaps a three way, you know KP he LOVES 3-ways.

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by Idog1976 on May 27, 2009 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

recced for innuendo

by Zaig on May 28, 2009 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions

Turns the ball over like crazy is wrong. He has a 14% turnover percentage, on par with Blake despite being much more aggressive, and 10% better than Sergio

He shoots inside on a level with Devin Harris (54%), his overall FG% is better than Blake’s. His problem is outside shooting. He does play D, has a better defensive rating than any point guard on our roster. Only he gets yanked around by Skiles a lot and has some trouble with rapidly changing lineups thrown at him. I would keep Blake when bringing him on for security, but he would be an upgrade.

by Norsktroll on May 27, 2009 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions

you have obviously never seen him play

C*mcast sucks!

by Blazermaniac77 on May 28, 2009 7:16 AM PDT up reply actions

ah now were all thinkin' ramon session be a good young piece to fill the

starting pg role as long as hes not overpaid though id rather stay pat the overpay anyone at any position

by HurricaneDayne on May 27, 2009 9:47 PM PDT reply actions

any ideas on why

he shot 43% from the arc the first year, and dropped to 17.6 the next?

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by 5212872 on May 27, 2009 10:53 PM PDT reply actions

I'm guessing it's an issue of sample size.

He shoots less than one 3-pt attempt per 36 minutes (0.6 3-pt attempts for each of his first two seasons). To put that into context, Blake specializes in 3-pt attempts and takes 5.4 per 36 minutes. Frye and Bayless don’t really specialize in 3-pt attempts and still had 1.6 and 1.5 attempts per 36 minutes, respectively. He really almost never takes any 3’s.

The 3 out of 7 makes for Sessions in his rookie season likely doesn’t mean much of anything because of the sample size.

by poster on May 27, 2009 11:23 PM PDT up reply actions

Look as actual numbers rather than percentages for this one:

first year: 3-7
second year: 6-34

Not exactly a lot to work with.

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by Arby on May 27, 2009 11:34 PM PDT up reply actions

Couldn't have cleared that up any better- nice work

And no, that’s not much to work with. The guy just doesn’t shoot 3s. You have to figure at least a few of those were heaves at the end of quarters, as well.

I don’t think not shooting the 3 is bad thing for a PG either. I prefer the Orlando/ Spain way of driving and kicking, driving and kicking, until the defense is so messed up someone you WANT to shoot a 3 is wiiiide open.

by TheThinWhiteDuke on May 28, 2009 1:04 AM PDT up reply actions

Orlando PG doesn't shoot 3s?

by Zaig on May 28, 2009 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions

yup. got it. thanks.

if i wasnt so lazy, i would have been able to answer my own question. this dude just doesnt put up three point shots. for a reason too…

"So, then, I was like, it'd be really dirty if I put up 42. So I did!" -Brandon Roy, post-game comments after game 2 of the first round of the 2009 NBA Playoffs

by 5212872 on May 28, 2009 3:54 AM PDT up reply actions