Challenge: Build a team around Amen Thompson

[ThatBoyNick]

Saying he's not someone you can "build a team around" is not the same as jumping ship.

But you said

I think the best way to build around him would be to trade him and start over.

I'm not saying his 3PT shooting for FT% is good, they are both well below average, just pointing out that he's improving and has only played a limited amount of games/minutes, he's just a sophmore. Every players ceiling / how much they can improve is completely unique and unpredictable, but he does have some really elite aspects with his tools/game to where if he can continue to improve his shooting touch the pathway to a player you can build around would be viable.

Not saying he becomes that guy, just that it's too early to trade him and start over, we should see what he can do over the rest of his rookie deal at least.

[hugepatsfan]

Saying he's not someone you can "build a team around" is not the same as jumping ship.

But you said

I think the best way to build around him would be to trade him and start over.

I'm not saying his 3PT shooting for FT% is good, they are both well below average, just pointing out that he's improving and has only played a limited amount of games/minutes, he's just a sophmore. Every players ceiling / how much they can improve is completely unique and unpredictable, but he does have some really elite aspects with his tools/game to where if he can continue to improve his shooting touch the pathway to a player you can build around would be viable.

Not saying he becomes that guy, just that it's too early to trade him and start over, we should see what he can do over the rest of his rookie deal at least.

You're taking that comment out of the context I made it in. I don't think he's a build around him type of player. So if you're trying to do that, I'd suggest you start over. But in the real world, it's not that black and white. He's a super talented player that's already good and potential to get even better. You shouldn't trade him now just for the sake of it. He's a great piece to have. I'd even call him a "core asset" type of player, but I just don't see him as a team centerpiece type. That's all.

[ThatBoyNick]

His game can vary quite a bit between games, a lot of non Rocket fans only see him in the few games they play against us. Tonight is a good example of him creating looks and passing a bit, not being a purely off-ball role player like some might assume.

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