Black Mage wrote:I just don't see the kind of explosive leaping you'd expect from a guy with a 37.5 vert. With that vert and his wingspan and in a practice session where guys are supposed to look unstoppable; he looked meh to me. I've been saying his hips are stiffer than you think in a game setting and this video also showed that.
In theory, VJ Edgecombe and Ace Bailey should be unstoppable at the rim in the half court as well. But scoring and finishing in the paint is about more than just length and athleticism, you also need touch, craft, and the ability to read the defense. Things like pump fakes, pivots, step-throughs, and spins all matter. Guys like Jase Richardson, Kneuppel, and Kasparas are finishing over 60% at the rim despite being below-the-rim players without elite length.
I see Tre using his length and athleticism in actions both in HS and College, intercepting passes, finishing breakaway dunks, and shooting over defenders. He doesn’t strike me as having that “fake vertical” like JJ Redick measured at the combine. In my view, he doesn’t like physical defense, that’s my profile of him as a shooter. But you can see this length and athleticism more in open court and perimeter than in the paint.
He reminds me of a young D’Angelo Russell, similar 6’10” wingspan, high-level passing, heavy perimeter scorer but D’Lo was given the opportunity of playing lead guard at Ohio State. That said, I think Tre is more athletic and is more serious NBA player given his work ethic and demeanor. That’s why I’m optimistic about his development.
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