Damien Leonard?

[Roosterboy]

Anyone know what is going on?
Is he in the doghouse for soft defense or something?

[STEPHONGILMOREFAN!]

I thought its cuz he broke his nose and he hasnt practiced much

[Cocklover]

didn't he play a little in the game the other day?

[Metalrush24]

He did

But his PT may have been cut short due to not practicing much

[FlorenceCock]

He has a broken nose and is wearing a face shield so he doesn't get to practice as much and he only got a little PT in the game the other day. Once his nose is head I expect him to get more PT.

[TwoNotch Dreams]

From what Martin's said, and he's usually pretty honest about how players are doing in practice, Leonard hasn't had many good practices. Also it seems like he might be getting used to that facemask.

[COCKYTALKIN]

He's being coached to actually play basketball this year. Going to take a little adjustment after spending last year jacking 3's.

[Garnet girl]

His mom said he had to miss a few practices due to his nose.

[Travelin]

I just hope he starts shooting the ball the way he was meant to when he was recruited to play here.

[talon]

if he doesn't work harder on D he won't play much

[IHateOrange]

He has a pretty shot when he gets an open look. Needs to improve on defense though. Frank is turning this group into a physical team on D. Damien has to get that attitude.

[RphBallCoach]

He needs to keep working and bring that lunch pail and hard hat.

[Rebel4ever]

Originally Posted by RphBallCoach

He needs to keep working and bring that lunch pail and hard hat.

Yep. Needs to be more aggressive on both ends.

[TwoNotch Dreams]

Brian Richardson has taken Leonard's minutes, and deservingly so. Brian's doing what Frank wants Leonard to do and that's defend, take smart shots and hit those shots.

Still though it's worth noting that Leonard's at 50%fg in 3 games.

[Travelin]

I hate to call out our players during the season, but I have seen nothing from Leonard that gives me hope that he can contribute to this team. His defense is non-existent and his shooting has completely gone to the crapper. Looks like he just isn't able to compete at this level and I wonder if a transfer might be in the works at the end of the year.

I truly hope he turns it around and becomes the sharp shooter we thought he was, but I just don't see it happening.

[Spur20001]

Originally Posted by talon

if he doesn't work harder on D he won't play much

Bingo. Weak D is the reason he is not playing much.

[Rebel4ever]

Originally Posted by Travelin

I hate to call out our players during the season, but I have seen nothing from Leonard that gives me hope that he can contribute to this team. His defense is non-existent and his shooting has completely gone to the crapper. Looks like he just isn't able to compete at this level and I wonder if a transfer might be in the works at the end of the year.

I truly hope he turns it around and becomes the sharp shooter we thought he was, but I just don't see it happening.

He needs to transfer. That much closer to getting rid of the Horn scrubs.

[USCBASEBALL1]

Originally Posted by Rebel4ever

He needs to transfer. That much closer to getting rid of the Horn scrubs.

Wow. That is way way way over board.

[Cockhornleghorn]

Originally Posted by Rebel4ever

He needs to transfer. That much closer to getting rid of the Horn scrubs.

That's not cool, man. Some players that Horn recruited are playing well this season and Damien has to deal with that protective mask. I doubt any of us could do as well at anything if we had to wear that.

[Travelin]

So when is the mask coming off?