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Watched too. He was a terrible coach , but I agree with just about everything Thomas said. Tony won't be successful in the league if he's forced to play the 4 position. He's greatest attribute is his athleticism and playing the 3 fits to his strengths. His ball handing does need some work , but I think he could find a nice role on a NBA roster as a 3. Would probably be in Tony's best interest if he was moved positions or waived/traded IMO.

Had 13 points & 3 rebounds in limited action. He did get into some foul trouble ( although I don't think you can actually foul out in summer league)

Plays again today @ 2pm.

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Watched too. He was a terrible coach , but I agree with just about everything Thomas said. Tony won't be successful in the league if he's forced to play the 4 position. He's greatest attribute is his athleticism and playing the 3 fits to his strengths. His ball handing does need some work , but I think he could find a nice role on a NBA roster as a 3. Would probably be in Tony's best interest if he was moved positions or waived/traded IMO.

Had 13 points & 3 rebounds in limited action. He did get into some foul trouble ( although I don't think you can actually foul out in summer league)

Plays again today @ 2pm.

The mavericks need a 3...
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Cooley Experienced

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Isiah stated that he had followed Tony since high school where he displayed great ball handling skills; while playing on the perimeter.

He went on to say that Tony's size and skill sets at the 3 provided him an advantage that he loses at the 4 in the NBA. He never mentioned North Texas but felt that the personnel of the Pistons/NBA projecting him at the 4 (with his back to the basket) is not playing to his strengths. I've followed Tony since the 9th grade. I think Isiah nailed it. Not saying moving him to the 3 will solve all his issues but provides him with a more suitable opportunity for success long term. Tony is not the player he was in high school at the 4.

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Completely disagree, Tony is not a good ball handler and his biggest asset is his quick jump. Obviously, Tony has not shown the temperament to be an effective inside player; but I think that is best chance in the pros. Most pro threes are better making their own shots and hitting them than Mitchell. While, he is not a giant; his biggest gift is his ability to jump.

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Completely disagree, Tony is not a good ball handler and his biggest asset is his quick jump. Obviously, Tony has not shown the temperament to be an effective inside player; but I think that is best chance in the pros. Most pro threes are better making their own shots and hitting them than Mitchell. While, he is not a giant; his biggest gift is his ability to jump.

Most guys won't do it, but if he focused on it, I feel he could pull down 12+ boards a night if he made rebounding his #1 priority.

Otherwise he may need another year or two of intense work on shooting and ball handling if he is intent on finding an offensive role.

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I've watched every Summer Leagues game that Tony has been a part of and I can say without a doubt that the Pistons have to be the worst coached team in the NBA. Why they have TM as a 5 is beyond me. I hope they let him go after next season and the Mavs pick him up. It takes a great coach to bring out the best in players.

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