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07-06-2005, 10:31 AM
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Blake Stepp
Well if you guys remember, Stepp was our 2nd Round Pick last year. We invited him to pre-season camp and was cut. That there is what made us lose his rights as our pick. Now Blake Stepp will be playing in the Las Vegas Summer League with the Cleveland Cavaliers. He will probably not make it but I will keep you guys updated with him. He starts playing July 7. I will tell you guys his stats and any other news surrounding him. Hopefully we end up inviting him to our summer league and to camp, just because I know he is a good ball player, and I think is better than a Bracey Wright.
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07-06-2005, 10:33 AM
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Re: Blake Stepp
Here is a profile on him that I made, others are in my personal forum.
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Originally Posted by sheefo13
Blake Stepp #3
Minnesota Timberwolves
Position: Guard
Height: 6-4
Weight: 194 lbs
Birthdate: 2/4/82
College: Gonzaga '04
Draft: 2004 2nd Round (58th Overall)
Pros: The first thing you notice about Stepp is that he is a very good shooter.He is not only a set shooter either. He is effective shooting off the dribble. He was being bothered by an ankle injury and still was draining 3's during the summer league. He is also a great passer. He has good vision. He can score but he still manages to be a pass first point guard. He is an above average free throw shooter. He is also undderrated on the defensive end. He can bring good ball pressure. He can also play both guard positions, knowing what to bring to each position.
Cons: Although he isn't injuried a lot, he lets little injuries affect his game. The one thing he did good was shoot when he was hurt, but other than that he had a lot of trouble. He forces passes too much. He also turns the ball over a lot. His ball handling is below standards for the NBA. He is also foul prone, reaching a lot on defense. He also is not a "flashy" player. He lacks the foot speed most NBA guards have. He also is not as athletic as most guards in the league. He needs to have a quicker first-step on offense in order to be an effecient scorer on the NBA level.
Potentially: John Paxson
Possibly: Dan Dickau (rookie year)
Date Written: 7/9/04
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07-06-2005, 01:01 PM
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Re: Blake Stepp
This last year Stepp had been playing for Partizan Beograd in Yugoslavia where Kosta Perovic plays and guys like Nenad Kristic and Fred House have played. Stepp played 14 games for the club shooting 48.6% (2FG) and 45.1% (3FG). He averaged 13 PPG and 2.4 APG but averaged 2.1TPG.
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07-06-2005, 03:40 PM
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Re: Blake Stepp
I don't want Stepp back. It'd be a waste of his and our time.
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07-06-2005, 05:00 PM
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Re: Blake Stepp
Why do you say that?
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07-06-2005, 06:27 PM
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Re: Blake Stepp
I think we need athleticism and defense from whatever point guard we add, as those are the two things most lacking in our current two PGs. I don't see Stepp as the answer to those, not even potentially. If we're going to take a flyer on a recent draftee that's been cut, I'd much rather take the chance on Troy Bell than Blake Stepp.
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07-07-2005, 11:33 PM
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Re: Blake Stepp
Well today in his first game in the summer league he led his team in scoring with 16 points in 20 minutes. He made 4 of 5 threes. He had 1 assist and 0 turnovers... Man now is it making sense?
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07-08-2005, 03:27 PM
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Re: Blake Stepp
Not in the least bit. Stepp got his chance and he's not what we wanted/needed then and he's not now. At best, he's the next Matt Maloney and it'd be hard for him to get that far. He's not going to make an NBA roster bottom line. He'll be lucky to suit up for an official regular season game.
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Moss: "No, cause it ain't [expletive]. Ain't nothing but 10 grand. What's 10 grand to me? Ain't [expletive] … Next time I might shake my [expletive]."
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07-08-2005, 05:16 PM
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Re: Blake Stepp
Have you ever seen him play? Apparantly not. The guy can flat out shoot and flat out pass. He is an average ball handler for an NBA point guard.
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07-08-2005, 06:15 PM
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Re: Blake Stepp
Kid...He didn't beat Anthony Carter out for a 3RD PG SPOT. I think that says it all.
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Reporter: "Randy, are you upset about the fine?"
Moss: "No, cause it ain't [expletive]. Ain't nothing but 10 grand. What's 10 grand to me? Ain't [expletive] … Next time I might shake my [expletive]."
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07-08-2005, 07:01 PM
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Re: Blake Stepp
Carter seemed like he played more than Hudson in a few games... Carter is one that brought defense. Carter was the better point guard, but I think by next year he will be the better point guard.
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07-08-2005, 10:14 PM
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Re: Blake Stepp
Stepp provides nothing...wither it be consistant offense or defense. He's not going to make a team.
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Moss: "When you're rich you don't write checks."
Reporter: "If you don't write checks, how do you pay these guys?"
Moss: "Straight cash, homey."
Reporter: "Randy, are you upset about the fine?"
Moss: "No, cause it ain't [expletive]. Ain't nothing but 10 grand. What's 10 grand to me? Ain't [expletive] … Next time I might shake my [expletive]."
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07-09-2005, 08:29 AM
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Re: Blake Stepp
One assist? 2.4 per game? So does he think he's Huddy?
Stick with the grizzled CBA vets.
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