Harcore Fenton Mun wrote:MoneyBall wrote:Harcore Fenton Mun wrote:The problem with Barnes is the lack of growth in his game. He's basically the same guy we drafted.
Do people really believe these hot takes? Barnes made the AS game in his third season. He's also the best player on what many people believe is a playoff team.
He was a substitution a few years back, but like his shot...it just never stuck.
Substitution or not, he got there in year three because he earned it. Last year he took a step back during a player development year.
His jump shot was a concern when he got drafted; big hands, long fingers... it's a challenge. He did shoot .341 from three two seasons ago. If he can get back to that with his current volume that's a big improvement. Progress never goes in a straight line.