noworriesinmd wrote:Just got back from the game. Got a pretty cool perk for having seasons tickets...I got to talk to a coach before the game. The fans who were in the room could ask really candid questions and one was about Vesely and if he was a wasted pick.
Whether or not the answer is true, it made sense.
They explained that confidence is really important to Athletes. Just think of JC, who brushes off missing a 40ft shot,...knowing he'd take the shot again vs Blache. After leaving DC, Blache is now in semi-beast mode. It has to suck being booed every time you get the ball and I know that effected him.
Vesely might be in the same funk. It was explained that Vesely is at zero confidence. I can't tell you statistically if he will improve or if the pick was wasted, but the explanation makes sense. He's a hustle guy, the Scouting reports showed something. I know some on the board didn't like the pick, but we have who we have....the scouting reports might have some truth in them.
I didn't like the pick but I really like Jan Vesely the person. He seems like an intelligent, sensitive young man.
What the Wizards could do to protect their investment in Vesely is to allow him to get his confidence up in the D-League. Stick with him. He hustles and he cares. If his confidence is waning the Wizards could hook the guy up with a sports psychologist. They need to make sure he's not feeling deprived of whatever he needs to excel. If he's homesick, they could see if there is a GF they might bring over here if that's what he wants/needs.