Nojel is not a PG
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I agree with those who want to see jelly at the 4. He sees the floor well, can make the entry pass from there, can make back door cuts from there, can get more rebounds from there, and can still guard the other teams best player. Jelly has to be on the floor, I would just like to see him at the 4 for a few games and see how it works out.
Nojel looks like a deer in headlights when he has the ball. It’s like he’s never had a coach before, and grew up playing street ball. Like, organized ball is an issue, and apparently shooting instructors are an issue too.
At this point whether he plays PG or not play him at the 2/3/4/5 don’t matter just involve him and others in the offense is my whole point. Just play to his strengths whether he takes a 3 point shot or not there are ways he can be utilized to help score points and that to me helps take so much pressure of carsen to free him up more and Cline. He sees the floor well he’s making pretty good decisions he’s finding the open shooters but he’s not getting any opportunities to do what he does best. He’s not gonna force nothing he’s gonna take what the defense gives him but just spread the offense out for other players that can create an offensive balance than Purdue can be the team I no they can be.
Play him at the 4 I’m ok with that just get him involved in the offense is my entire point. Change it up I’m all for it problably could work he gonna still make plays even if he playing at the 4. We need scoring from him to help this team win.
He looks like a deer in headlights ok playing street ball that is what you see you can do better than that. That’s an interesting comment
I no I get it it’s ok life will still go on. My son is healthy playing the game of basketball he loves despite some of the criticism he gets for not being perfect yet some fans think they can do better if they were in his shoes. There is an old saying if people are constantly talking about you you must be doing something right. Its all good tho he not gonna make everybody happy.
Sir I read this entire post and you are on point and as a mother who loves her child dearly I will defend him like any mother would. I’ll never change the minds of fans not gonna try to that’s a waist of time I respond bcuz I have opinions too and it’s a shame some take this to heart like they walk in these athletes shoes and knows what goes on in the minds of 19 years old young adults and wanna criticize a player bcuz they didn’t play they way they expected them to play or make blame on a player when they loose. It’s a team sport they win and loose as a team. My son not perfect he’s gonna make mistakes we all have done so and will do so. To talk about a kid and say he isn’t this or that is just sad but I expect this type of reaction something I can handle. He’s a good kid never hurts nobody a model citizen and loving child that just want to play basketball and one day live out his dreams well no one will crush his dreams no matter who believes him or not his momma got his back who believes in him and will stand by her son no matter what others say about him our love is unconditional. Well said by the way definitely understand every word you said. Thanks for sharing your words
I’m a big girl I can handle what comes with me being on this site. I do not disrespect anybody However just pointing that out. I no my being here Nojel gets it more than others but hey it comes with the territory.
You feel good you got that off your chest. Hope what you say you feel better but it doesn’t matter what your opinion of him is the coach thinks differently. You no is is NBA material sitting behind a keyboard mr expert
Didn’t he have a scholarship offer to Michigan? Seems like Nojel choose the wrong school
Sir your opinion is duly noted again I no who I’m talking to so we can end this. Many ways others have made it to the next level those are facts. What are you gaining from trying to prove your point is what I’m trying to figure out. You don’t believe he has a shot in the NBA that’s fine that’s your opinion unless you are a scout a GM they may see something different. Either way His dreams are his and I’m gonna stand by my son and help him reach his full potential whether he gets there or not but your overly obsession to put him down seems like u have a dislike for a kid you nothing about personally but you judge him bcuz of what you see from him on the court. I get it you made your point have a bless day sir
It's pretty comical honestly. He only moderates posts he doesn't like.
Bruce Weber somehow figured out how to get Dee Brown and Deron Williams to play within the same offense. If only Matt Painter had his number.
And you and I both know he's never going to be perfect either.
This is the greatest thread of any board ever!!! Are you seriously his mother? I have no idea who he is but I’m going to tune into the next Purdue game now just to see this kids J.
Nope.
But if I was.
I would encourage him to go elsewhere where his strengths are utilized.
Cropper, you should find another board where they appreciate douche bags.
Crapper, just a hunch, but I picture you lurking at high school and AAU games hoping recruits see you in your "We're Back " IU shirt to hope to sway them and also incessantly tweeting at recruits thinking your doing your part to land them. Am I close?
What a terrific concept:
"You win as a team, and you lose as a team."
I like it. Maybe this extraordinarily bad habit of attempting to identify the "weak link", the worst player, the guy who shouldn't be starting, etc. should stop. What do people think is going to happen? We can just replace the poor sap and then win every game? Well, it is... pretty much nonsense.
What game are you watching? I saw him bring the ball up against FSU and VT both applying some strong pressure. I think you are way off base here.
I don’t tweet and I’ve never been to an aau game other than my cousins. You keep landing those kids ranked ranked out of the top 150 though super star!
They sag off Ben Simmons too and he does fine. Yes, I know Ben Simmons is on another level, but the point is, a player with Nojel’s skill set can be a very effective PG/facilitator.
It’s on the coach to cater to his skill set and put Nojel in spots he can succeed in. Nojel should be in a high ball screen offense.
Lol. Superstar. I just root for who's on team. Would I like to get more higher rated guys? Sure. But it's out of my hands
I looked him up. His shot looked decent in high school and when he declared for Purdue he came off as a good kid. He didn’t appear to be super athletic in the video I watched of him though.
I'm so happy that the expert of all experts has spoken regarding my post. I'll take it to heart and try to be more like you! Not.
You are right play to his strengths than you could see better offensive results.
Nojel Eastern basically has to play alot of minutes. Hes too valuable. Hes an absolute weapon on defense.
We are probably a top 20 offensive team. The team defense is probably totally opposite and has to get better in order for results. Purdue has always been known for D and as a team needs to get better. We should be better on defense for sure....
You might have taken my post wrong. I am very supportive of your position and agree entirely with your statement "You win as a team, and you lose as a team." The idea that there is some mysterious player sitting at the end of the bench that can recue the team is nonsense. You don't go down that path, but instead pint out the fallacy of that thinking.
Hold on, can't we run more pick and rolls for him to get to the basket? He has incredible speed and can finish close to the rim. Defense's don't respect his shot but they have to guard him when he is driving. At the very least he can force some breakdowns and hit an open man for a shot. I've already seen NE do this with some success this year, and you can run CE as a distraction since we are always running plays for him. Can someone tell me why this isn't a good idea?
If CMP thought it was a good idea, he would be doing it. Maybe Nojel hasn't shown the ability to do it consistently in practice. There is a reason Painter isn't running any offense for him.
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