Hason Ward Appreciation Thread

gocy444

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We are a completely different team with Ward on the floor. I think you could make the argument he’s our second best player. His length and ability to run the floor add an element to this team that no others can replace. Also pretty cool he bet on himself to come back and it’s paying off.
 

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I think with what Tamin provides in scoring, assists, and shooting percentage, he’s the best offensive player TJ has had, while being a great defender, as well. I think we take for granted how much he has improved from last season.
 
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Looking back, I really wish he had been able to play at the tournament in Orlando.

He's been so impactful on defense. And I'm starting to count on two spectacular lob-dunks a game; it's almost like having Jameel McKay on offense again.
 

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His dunks also get the team amped up a notch. Love that he committed to coming back
 

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You have to do two things at an elite level to make it as a role-player in the NBA.

For example, corner-threes and on-ball defense.

Not saying Ward doesn't do two things at that level, just food for thought.
 

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I think Ward has elevated his game to fan nickname status in the same way that Rob Jones is now “Big Rob Energy”. Something like “The Warden”, “The Eraser”, “The Slim Reaper”…. I’m hoping someone here can come up with something better than those offerings because his play this year has earned it.