SpeedyG wrote:I feel like Levert is getting much much much hype here. I think that he's undoubtedly the guy with the most potential (next to Dlo) is a testament to the real talent (and lackthereof) in this team. That's not necessarily a knock on CLV. I think he can be a good #2 in this league, a tremendous #3 option.
He's not a #1. I don't see it. He could be a mid-range #2, one that kind of is a "glue guy" to a team. I think he'll be a guy that will do a lot of things really well, but won't really be dominant in any of them to really step into the realm of an all-star (unless in one of those weird years or due to tremendous team success). He'll be very valuable to the team's success, and will be key because of that, but I think this board has really gone on overdrive on hyping our prospects.
I see the same happening with RHJ with many on this board, and I already see it on Allen. It's like we've been so deprived of true blue-chip prospects for so long that we are clinging into every little hope and flash that these young guys show that we are ignoring the flaws or limitations in their game that realistically will prevent them from getting to the point that many of us are projecting.
Speedy, I don't entirely disagree with you, in fact I mainly agree. Others and myself have compared him to Khris Middelton, pre-injury, but Middelton is an ace shooter from deep, but that is very much in line with what you're speaking on.
That said, his ultimate upside is bananas. I do absolutely agree with you, how we're deprived and overhyping our young guys, but he's just so smooth, deceptively athletic, has such a great attitude and work ethic, prototypical measures for an NBA wing, high BBIQ, dedicated on D, ball on a string handle even though it doesn't look crazy fancy, great first step and change of direction, there's just something special about the kid so I refuse to sleep on him. Such a complete game and he's only going into year 2 even if he is an older prospect.
That also said, I'd be ecstatic if he had a long career in the mold and statistical output of 2015-16 Middelton, with the added kicker that LeVert seems like such a natural leader. That's an absolutely deadly 3rd best player to have.