Jacob Evans

[RedDog]

Inevitable. Just sent to G league.

[Lobot]

I think it was the Golden St. coaching staff who had him change it. He didn't initiate it.

I know he didn't. I'm confused as to why they wanted to mess with it all.

[RedDog]

Then why draft him only to try to change him? He's a mental mess right now and they aren't seeing what he's capable of. They are jeopardizing his career and their investment.

[coach]

I think it was the Golden St. coaching staff who had him change it. He didn't initiate it.

[Lobot]

I want to know why in the world he opted to change his shot form. This reminds me of the Markelle Fultz situation in that you've got a guy who can really play and sinks shots at a high rate but here comes some shooting coach who thinks it's a little ugly or the release point is off and tries to "fix " it.

[coach]

I still can't believe he went in the first round.

[GoBearcats31]

Slater is reporting that Jacob has been assigned to Santa Cruz of the G-League to get him some playing time. He’s out of the rotation for Golden State.

This can be a positive and most non-lottery guys do go to the G League. Good luck to Jake, hope to see him back with the Warriors soon.

[Lobot]

Slater is reporting that Jacob has been assigned to Santa Cruz of the G-League to get him some playing time. He’s out of the rotation for Golden State.

[Lobot]

Profile on Jacob from Howie Megdal at the Athletic

https://theathletic.com/622813/2018/...ithin-dynasty/

[Carin's Dad]

Jacob Evans sighting last night in GS's 123-103 W over Phoenix. 7 minutes, 2 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist. I have no idea what the "+/-" stat line means - but he was -7, which I assume may not be good.

First game action of the year

It's what the score differential did while he was on the floor. So, while he was playing, the Warriors were 7 fewer points ahead of Phoenix. A stupid stat.

[GoCats1994]

Jacob Evans sighting last night in GS's 123-103 W over Phoenix. 7 minutes, 2 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist. I have no idea what the "+/-" stat line means - but he was -7, which I assume may not be good.

First game action of the year

[Lobot]

His progress so far has to be disappointing to Warriors fans. Looking back at last year, it seems he didn't make an outside shot the whole second half of the season. He scored points in the Nevada game first half by driving to the basket, when Nevada took that away in the second half he really couldn't score. He always was a player that had trouble with confidence, if he missed early, many times he shut down for the game. I'm sure the Warriors knew that, so my guess is they think they can coach him up to get past that.

Totally agree with this. He needs to sit down with a sports pyschologist. For all the talent that he has, he lacks a killer instinct in his game. I think it's particularly true that if you lack confidence in the NBA, you're going to sit. Steve Kerr is a smart guy, he'll help him figure it out.

[RedDog]

Good points - I hope you are right.

[longtimefan]

His progress so far has to be disappointing to Warriors fans. Looking back at last year, it seems he didn't make an outside shot the whole second half of the season. He scored points in the Nevada game first half by driving to the basket, when Nevada took that away in the second half he really couldn't score. He always was a player that had trouble with confidence, if he missed early, many times he shut down for the game. I'm sure the Warriors knew that, so my guess is they think they can coach him up to get past that.

[RedDog]

The few times I caught summer or preseason games, he looked like a deer in the head lights and was playing with zero confidence. If he wasn't a first round guaranteed investment he would be headed to the development league. I hope he grows a pair and earns his roster spot. In hind sight, Jacob and Gary should be in reverse positions. Lets hope Jake settles in and proves he belongs.