James Young: Future starter?

[rollie mass]

seemed a critical game to experiment
-i have to watch game again-i thought in the quarter he hit his shots he gave back the points on defence
-i just don't think he is ready because of defence
did they play him because of a possible trade
and he has been better but would have used jerebko ,even in slump

[JBcat]

Not sure but I would guess no.

He can't go right like Delonte couldn't, doesn't have an explosive first step to get by players, average dribbler, average quickness, and not that strong (at least now).

He does seem to be a somewhat heady player, has some length, and a smooth stroke.

Maybe something of a cross between 2 lefties Prince and Redd, but probably never as good as either.

I wouldn't mind being wrong though.

[__ramonezy__]

I think most persons are missing an important fact about the Young developments over the past few days and that is even if we don't trust him, cbs obviously does now. Remember his offensive ability was never in question, it was his ability on defense and to read the game that needed help. The fact that CBS is now playing him 20 minutes is more than just a hunter injury cuz hunter wasn't getting that amount of time. I think cbs thinks he's now ready for on court development... which is great.

I think after all star break, young will average 10+ points

[hwangjini_1]

Bust!

at #17 in the draft? seems a bit harsh and over the top since the majority of players picked then dont make the nba.

[HomerSapien]

I've been really pleased with what we've seen from James Young in the past couple of games. He no longer looks completely lost on the court and is clearly more confident and aware.

Defensively, his positioning has improved and his length is really valuable in containing opposing players. A competent James Young actually looks like a pretty valuable player in a CBS defensive scheme. Offensively, it looks to me his confidence in his handle has improved enough to where he can actually attack the man guarding him. Also, he's made quicker decisions to pass the ball to other teammates in better positions - something rarely seen in his first 1+ years.

Still a long, long way for him to go but I'm happy to see signs that he could potentially be a rotation player in the future. Kudos to the C's D-league system for giving James a place to get reps in a system similar to that of the big club, and to James for earning the minutes.

[Denis998]

He played really really well last night, and had some key moments down the stretch. Played late in the game as well. Also lead the team in +/-

[Vermont Green]

Last night's game was my first chance to watch him in any meaningful action in a while.  He showed me enough that I am sure he will be hanging around the NBA for a while which is/was not a given based on what he had done otherwise.  I know it was just one game but I think he showed the ability or raw materials that are not based on just being hot for one game.

He still drifts.  I know that gifted athletes like him sometimes look like they are gliding but there are times that he just doesn't look like he knows where he is supposed to be.  Not all the time; there were other times where he showed some real purpose going for rebounds, handling the ball, attacking on defense, grabbing a loose ball, etc.

Sometimes looking lost or uncertain is much better than always looking that way.  He is still young with plenty of ceiling.  I am feeling much better about him than at the beginning of the season for sure.  I think he will crack a starting line up some day, somewhere as it appears he is beginning to figure it out.  He might even be better than that.

[rollie mass]

livingston posted him up and scored and then he didn't hustle back iguodala blew in for break away -james hit a three and a pullup-young 5pts defence 4-
good defence on livingston rookie error on getting back-
beginning 2nd quarter barbosa just blows by for two-ouch
minutes later barbossa gets young in air gets open look on three-didn't go
young goes to basket misses floater-nice move ,just didn't go

[ssspence]

Progress is progress. I'm pleasantly surprised by what I've seen out of James this week, even if he still needs work. Expecting him to suddenly not make mistakes is missing the point.

[feckless]

livingston posted him up and scored and then he didn't hustle back iguodala blew in for break away -james hit a three and a pullup-young 5pts defence 4-
good defence on livingston rookie error on getting back-
beginning 2nd quarter barbosa just blows by for two-ouch
minutes later barbossa gets young in air gets open look on three-didn't go
young goes to basket misses floater-nice move ,just didn't go

Yep, he is still a big defensive liability---but looking like he cares which is new and an improvement.  Future starter did not cross my mind.  I was wondering would he still get minutes once RJ is back?

[HomerSapien]

Yep, he is still a big defensive liability---but looking like he cares which is new and an improvement.  Future starter did not cross my mind.  I was wondering would he still get minutes once RJ is back?

If James continues to show improvement and hunger in practice and in the D-League I think you have to find a way to keep giving him minutes.  I think when push comes to shove, guys like Zeller, Jerebko, and David Lee (who poses the biggest problem for this statement) should lose minutes in favor of RJ and Young getting more minutes if they are earning them in practice.

[TheTruthFot18]

Yep, he is still a big defensive liability---but looking like he cares which is new and an improvement.  Future starter did not cross my mind. I was wondering would he still get minutes once RJ is back?

If James continues to show improvement and hunger in practice and in the D-League I think you have to find a way to keep giving him minutes.  I think when push comes to shove, guys like Zeller, Jerebko, and David Lee (who poses the biggest problem for this statement) should lose minutes in favor of RJ and Young getting more minutes if they are earning them in practice.

RJ is injured not in the doghouse. I think once he's back to playing his usual minutes, Young will disappear again.

[Tr1boy]

livingston posted him up and scored and then he didn't hustle back iguodala blew in for break away -james hit a three and a pullup-young 5pts defence 4-
good defence on livingston rookie error on getting back-
beginning 2nd quarter barbosa just blows by for two-ouch
minutes later barbossa gets young in air gets open look on three-didn't go
young goes to basket misses floater-nice move ,just didn't go

Yep, he is still a big defensive liability---but looking like he cares which is new and an improvement.  Future starter did not cross my mind.  I was wondering would he still get minutes once RJ is back?

Outside of a few minor hiccups and I mean everybody on the team had a hiccup or two,  young played solid D

Impressed by his improved lateral quickness and his length bothered  players.

[KeepRondo]

Yep, he is still a big defensive liability---but looking like he cares which is new and an improvement.  Future starter did not cross my mind. I was wondering would he still get minutes once RJ is back?

If James continues to show improvement and hunger in practice and in the D-League I think you have to find a way to keep giving him minutes.  I think when push comes to shove, guys like Zeller, Jerebko, and David Lee (who poses the biggest problem for this statement) should lose minutes in favor of RJ and Young getting more minutes if they are earning them in practice.

RJ is injured not in the doghouse. I think once he's back to playing his usual minutes, Young will disappear again.

Seems like it's Young's job to lose right now.

[feckless]

livingston posted him up and scored and then he didn't hustle back iguodala blew in for break away -james hit a three and a pullup-young 5pts defence 4-
good defence on livingston rookie error on getting back-
beginning 2nd quarter barbosa just blows by for two-ouch
minutes later barbossa gets young in air gets open look on three-didn't go
young goes to basket misses floater-nice move ,just didn't go

Yep, he is still a big defensive liability---but looking like he cares which is new and an improvement.  Future starter did not cross my mind.  I was wondering would he still get minutes once RJ is back?

Outside of a few minor hiccups and I mean everybody on the team had a hiccup or two,  young played solid D

Impressed by his improved lateral quickness and his length bothered  players.

Not minor hiccups Tommy H chastised him for not sprinting back and Barbosa toyed with him.