Las Vegas Summer League Diary Day 2, Part 1: Fan Watching Better Than Watching Knicks Lose

As I sat directly across from Clyde Frazier, almost immediately
behind the scorer’s table on the other side of the court, slightly
above his hairline level, I struggled to keep my interest in the
Knicks’ 96-73 loss to the Detroit Pistons squad. Although Jordan Hill
showed a little bit better than the day before and Toney Douglas
continued to dish double digit assists, the game-long parade of
well-endowed beauties bouncing in and out of the stands and down the
walkway in front of me were far, far more attractive. Likewise, my
conversation with Warren Carter’s girlfriend, while she cheered him on
as he defended the paint with Hill, was far more engaging than the game
itself.

Hill’s offensive game was better today as he demonstrated his
mid-range shot. Still his footwork and concentration leave a bit to be
desired. He had six fouls to go with his 14 points on 6-14 shooting.
A blogger, who was also an Arizona grad, made me feel a little better
about Hill. After he confirmed that Hill had a tendency to play in a
fog at Arizona, he reminded me that Hill did not really start playing
ball until about five years ago and that when he is concentrating he is
very tenacious and strong. His physicality when put ot use is awesome,
but he certainly needs some big man camp.