RipCity71252 wrote:Not a fan. Good size and will be able to shoot in time, but just not sure there's a whole lot to like here.
Doesn't have the fluidity+skill+athleticism to be much of a self creating scorer. Straight line handler who lacks both in first step and explosion+ physicality at the rim in any sort of traffic. Forced to rely a lot on his step back J and floater game because of this.
Age is on his side, but he isn't underdeveloped like some young wing/combo forwards are so I question how much untapped athleticism he has.
I agree with most here that say his offensive skills profile much better to the 4, but he has a long way to go defensively to have any future at that position, especially when you consider his lack of great length and athleticism. For example, Al Farouq Aminu is at best slightly above average defensively at the 4 w/ better tools, instincts and competitiveness (minus maybe frame).
With all that being said, it's hard to drop him out of the top 20 based on age, size and shooting potential. Just not high on his upside and he's quite far from reaching it.
Good take.
