Jax_23 wrote:CDM_Stats wrote:All of this would be a nightmare
He can be a proficient slasher who can occasionally hit set-foot 3pt shots. The idea that he needs to be more aggressive all the time is exactly why he's a liability now. Its getting to the point where even when he has a good game, it's brutal because the wild claims come out of the woodwork
He should be a nice team player. Like defending and rebounding. That is what he needs to focus on if he wants to be a winner. That's what fans of the team should be hoping for. Not hoping that a guy who's TS is well below league average needs to take over more because he's got the Rockets' number
You're misinterpreting what I said. His MENTALITY needs to be what I said. He is the type of raw talent that should be Unleashed, not molded into a "nice team player." This is something that needs to happen internally for him, not from the coach and not from the team. Yes, learning the team game is part of the process, but I'm talking about him and his own mindset. Having the confidence to know he can dominate. It's a realization process and it doesn't happen overnight. I think he's the type of of player "when the light turns on and things just start to click" he'll be dangerous and explosive scorer. Call it confidence, call it growth, but this is something where if he can believe in himself and his talent and his potential, while also continuing to develop (he's only 22 ffs), he can become an all star etc.
/tony robbins speech
Ok that actually does sound better, but he still needs to work a lot on being a team player, building a solid floor for himself. And then it becomes much easier to have that attacking mentality, because he'll be on the floor a lot more. If he's aiming just to be an offensive star, the odds are way more likely he's a Monta instead of a Steph. What he really needs to do is be the inverse of Wiggins - a solid enough threat offensively (with some big games), and bringing a high floor on offense every night. He'll need to make solid steps on both ends to reach that, but its not impossible. And when he gets there, and earns a solid 25+ a night even he's not at the top of his game, then he can really go for it
Problem is though, the defensive side, the rebounding side.. it not only hasnt come around, its kinda flatlined for several years. If he cant board well, cant defend well, and is locked into being a 4 with his shooting.. it really limits what he can be on a winning team. Not as worried about his development as trying to win right now.. if he's more concerned with himself now, with stars Curry/Dray still on the team, I'd be very wary of retaining him beyond those years. Monta/Poole led teams are always going to be bad, JK still has a chance to be more of a 2 way guy who helps the team almost every night
