Don’t think it’s a secret but these grade articles are my favorite on the site! Doesn’t matter if I agree with everything or not, they’re just fun to read & give my take, whether folks care for it or not lol

Bev A only reason why I won’t give him a + is cuz he conceded a couple switches way too easily on Mitchell but mainly cuz he fell asleep on 2 plays.. The one that led to that dunk, got caught glancing at the screen & on that 1st 3 pt shot by Mitchell.. I don’t know what the hell he was doing here & looked like he was looking at inbounds guy instead of staying on Mitchell’s hip.. Take those 2 plays away or even that last one & he gets his A+ cuz dude was special last night on both ends!

PG B I’d cut him some slack for everything you said which is why I’d eliminate the minus.. That late turnover probably warrants it though lol

Kawhi B was thinking about a + for him but he told wasn’t great defensively & had a bad foul late that gifted the jazz 2 free throws.. If he doesn’t close the way he did to end that 3rd, I think Clips lose so gotta give him credit for that

Agree on Batum & Serge

Lou B had he done more in the 2nd half he’d get the + but didn’t really do much.. Although he had some pretty bad defensive possessions, his effort was there & that’s all you can ask for

Reggie B just solid all around.. Like that he’s always trying to push the pace, one of the things u like about Mann also.. Was also a victim of some tough shots dropping against him.. A bucket being scored on you doesn’t mean it was cuz of bad defense.. Alot of times, better offense beats good defense

Mann C- just wasn’t good defensively.. Being super energetic & aggressive doesn’t = good defense & that’s the case with Mann at times.. I will NOT knock his effort though, gets an A in that department every game! Needs to do a better job defending screens though.. With more time & film study he’ll become a smarter player.. He has the 1st & most important part in being a great defender though, & you can’t teach effort!

Zu B- I don’t care for +/- so, yeah.. He was solid in the 1st but just too many instances of clumsiness out there.. Like damn near all Europeans he flails too much & gets caught up with the refs WAY TOO MUCH! Also, they should show him the clip of PG boxing out Rudy, that was textbook shit right there! Like with Mann, once he wises up some, to match his effort, he’ll be that much better.. It’s a nitpick I have of both, he & Mann, but only cuz the potential is there.. Luckily they’re both still young

Morris A-/A he was just GOOD & came up clutch like he usually does! Like you mentioned, played some good defense but Clarkson seemed to make everything he threw up regardless of the defense.. His movement isn’t quite there yet jut he’s made huge strides the past few weeks & looks like he’s inching closer to 100%.. I’d say he’s at 90-95

McGee would be fine for the locker room. Heck to the no on Whiteside.

I really hope the Fakers chase Boogie so we can target actual good role players.

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