NBA
CLUTCH performance by Isaiah Mobley (23 PTS & 7REB) & Emoni Bates (20 PTS & 7 REB) In Semifinal W!
The Cleveland Cavaliers are heading to the 2K24 Summer League championship game after defeating the Brooklyn Nets in overtime, 102-99. Isaiah Mobley recorded 23 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists for the Cavaliers, while Emoni Bates added 20 points and 7 rebounds in the victory. Jalen Wilson tallied 22 points, 11 rebounds, and 4 assists…
THE WARDEN
July 16, 2023 at 6:53 pm
WHOA
Erik Lyons
July 16, 2023 at 6:53 pm
Bates good but to stay in the NBA he has to do more then score period
JB Sports
July 16, 2023 at 7:10 pm
nba is all about scoring. but in the playoffs its defense and offense.
Nick Nickens
July 16, 2023 at 8:31 pm
He has made strides defensively in this short time. He definitely has the talent and tools to be a real contributor and he seems hungry for the opportunity/coachable
De Armas
July 16, 2023 at 9:51 pm
Hes already showing growth in a number of ways
Jumari Donnee
July 16, 2023 at 6:55 pm
Thought that was Rudy Goldberg in the thumb nail
oCrypt_
July 16, 2023 at 6:55 pm
Is it just me or are these two the Darius g. And Evan m. Of the summer league
Bill Delancey
July 16, 2023 at 7:42 pm
Just you. They are completely different players. Emoni is like 7 inches taller than garland and Mobley is more of a shooter and scorer than the defensive master Evan Mobley
ugo akusoba
July 16, 2023 at 8:03 pm
@Bill Delanceyhe didn’t mean it like that he meant just tearing up the summer league two man the way those two did
Devante Smith-Cowsette
July 16, 2023 at 7:07 pm
🎉❤
James Lewis
July 16, 2023 at 7:07 pm
Bates ROY
Anthony Houston
July 16, 2023 at 7:07 pm
Tried to tell people Emoni is da man. Y’all better ask somebody 🤣
antonio clark
July 16, 2023 at 7:16 pm
I think both need serious looks to make the roster
A BC
July 16, 2023 at 7:27 pm
Bates is “NBA ready” and gonna have awesome NBA career! He’s the steal of this year’s NBA Draft!!!
De Armas
July 16, 2023 at 9:47 pm
His shot is NBA ready for sure.
Brad
July 16, 2023 at 7:30 pm
Bates ability to hit the wide open three would open the offense up so much on the Cavs roster instead of brick Okoro
Austin Bell
July 16, 2023 at 7:38 pm
Ibrick Okoro
ugo akusoba
July 16, 2023 at 8:02 pm
That’s true. Okoro would be better off bench taking on 2nd team defenders to make him look better and locking down 2nd team offense best weapon. . cavs got to be start. emoni is the starting forward
Austin Bell
July 16, 2023 at 8:27 pm
Certainly not a day one starter, but would love to see him get work in the rotation.
De Armas
July 16, 2023 at 9:49 pm
Today, right now, Isaac Okoro is a better NBA player than Emoni Bates, and that will likely remain true for a year or two.
Besides, Okoro is in the wrong position. Hes really a 2.
Joe Stuehmer
July 16, 2023 at 11:55 pm
@ugo akusoba It’s funny cause after the first Summer league game ppl said Emoni wasn’t gonna make the roster now he’s a starter? Notice how fast they change up
Joe Nichols
July 16, 2023 at 7:32 pm
Bro we need to start Emoni at SF. Love okoro but he’s not that guy – Emoni has such a high ceiling compared to Okoro. Slash/shooting SF is exactly what we need at the position – plus everyone else starting is super young so why not one more
De Armas
July 16, 2023 at 9:48 pm
Bates needs a couple years before hes ready to start
Joe Nichols
July 16, 2023 at 10:01 pm
@De Armas nah throw him in the fire. Let’s see what he’s made of
De Armas
July 16, 2023 at 10:19 pm
@Joe Nichols oh I have no doubt he will get his opportunities to make mistakes and show what he can do
Joseph reed
July 16, 2023 at 10:39 pm
Yea here is how my rotation is looking so far.
Pg. Darius garland
Sg. Donovan Mitchell
Sf. Emoni Bates
Pf. Evan Mobley
C. JA
6th and 7th man: Isaac Okoro and Caris LeVert as spark plugs defensive stoppers type of role since we have a smaller back court, we could bring them in to bring the intensity defensively and also score in a multitude of ways.
8th man Max Strus. Every team needs a shooter like a JJ Redick or a Kyle Korver who when the offense is sluggish could shift momentum with their shooting. Plus he is also a good defender.
9th man George Niang. another shooter who could play in a small ball line up plug him at the 4 with Evan Mobley at the 5 surrounded by shooters.
10th Isaiah Mobley honestly i don’t think J.B will play more than a 9 man rotation so you could switch between George Niang and Isaiah Mobley depending on what is needed that night. If your playing a more smaller team with shooting like the warriors maybe play Niang more where as a taller team like bucks or Lakers play Isaiah Mobley as a back up big to JA and Evan.
rest of the roster moves:
Damien Jones as a backup reserve if Jarett Allen or Evan Mobley get Injured.
Ricky Rubio in a mentorship role.
and have guys like Craig porter Jr and Sam Merrill available as reserves. As for guys like Diop traverse and Sharif have them continue to develop in the G league or Australian league/Spanish league respectively.
Joe Nichols
July 16, 2023 at 10:55 pm
@Joseph reed I’m not gonna add anything to that. That’s exactly right and I think the front office sees that as well
Brad
July 16, 2023 at 7:37 pm
Bates and Mobley can help the Cavs now off the bench real talk
Brooks Orlando
July 16, 2023 at 7:39 pm
You don’t go from #1 player in your class to trash within 2-3 yrs, barring a major injury. Emoni had talent of these other top guys..he just didn’t have cleanest path. I’m stunned he lasted til 2nd rd
Ugly Mike
July 16, 2023 at 7:41 pm
Nets play good
B skrilz
July 16, 2023 at 7:43 pm
Go Cavaliers ⚔🔥🏀💯
Lord Of Faiyum
July 16, 2023 at 8:01 pm
Wanted Celtics 2 grab Bates in 2nd round. Kid is a lottery pick
OnlyOne Zay
July 16, 2023 at 8:21 pm
Man love the potential in my young guys. I know it’s summer but it’s still a positive 🫡
Loso Williams
July 16, 2023 at 8:42 pm
Emoni gonna be special
black tophead
July 16, 2023 at 9:11 pm
I TOLD Y’ALL NICCAZ!!!! EMONI is the new KD 💯🥊🥊🥊🥊
Jus Real
July 16, 2023 at 10:06 pm
They slept on Emoni now it’s payback
Russel Kent
July 16, 2023 at 10:18 pm
Luke Travers with 12 rebounds
Red Vanderbilt
July 16, 2023 at 11:01 pm
Seriously, I was about to ask why Mobley still in Summer League then I realized his first name.
Professor X
July 16, 2023 at 11:57 pm
Mobley big brother has legit game.
a1N3
July 17, 2023 at 12:28 am
Mobley don’t know passing a part of the game? His X button don’t work? He plays so selfish, couple of those buckets were so forced smh