Barnsey wrote:I like the Beal comparison. I'm gonna use that.
I think vincecarter4pres also nailed how his career arch will go. Although i honestly think 20ppg is realistic.
Hield may be even more prolific / ballsy as a shooter-scorer. He nails contested threes on a regular basis. It reminds me of Curry (just that element though, calm down)
I feel like a lot of the concerns and positives, physical attributes are very similar in the two, even though Beal came in as a Frosh and was more prolific and so got to the NBA earlier, more hyped and as a higher pick and coveted prospect.
Both 6'4 with solid length and above average but not great NBA athleticism. Both very good rebounders for guards at the college level. Both noted for their shooting and scoring ability and can pass with solid BBIQ, but suspect handles and aren't straight Bball geniuses. Both can work well off the ball, both come in with some great blocks for guards on D, both can get out in transition but not considered freaks, both etc., etc.
But college experience or not, Hield has hit other levels as a shooter and a lot of that should translate to the L within a few seasons. Beal's career has also been derailed in a decent part due to a lot of injuries.
But again, style of play, physical and athletic attributes, shooting abilities, etc., I think they align quite well as prospects and for NBA player comparison.
