Cam Whitmore

[nate33]

I expect Cam to get at least 20 mins a game. (I don’t think he’s in the starting lineup from the outset of the season.) I believe Cam will prove to be the Zards second-best scoring threat after Tre amongst the youngins.

How many minutes Cam ultimately gets will depend, in large part, on how committed he is on defense.

Cam just turned 21...and has a ton of untapped potential.

Cam will probably come off the bench but if he only gets 20 minutes a game expect another trade request because he didn’t force his way here not to play. I think guys like Kispert and Middleton are far more likely to face a minutes crunch

20 minutes a game is enough. That's two lengthy shifts per game. It'll give him plenty of opportunity to demonstrate that he deserves more minutes.

If Cam dominates for those 20 minutes and then doesn't earn more, maybe he'll request a trade then. But he doesn't just get handed 30 minutes a game just because he showed up.

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If Cam has common sense & good advisers, he'll be Mr. nice guy -- modest & cooperative, grateful for a second chance.

He's talented but limited, more likely a journeyman than a star, possibly even out of the league in a year or two.

This kid is playing for his 2d contract.

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Ultimately, I think much of Whitmore‘s upside depends on developing chemistry with Bub Carrington. And to a lesser extent with 2ndary playmakers Sarr and George.

My read is Cam has a tendency to overdribble. He can handle fair enough but given opportunity to create for himself he doesn’t react quick enough to catch the opposing team off guard. He’s trying to shake the man in front of him, but this gives the 2nd line defense time to adjust. They know he’s not going to pass. He may blow through the perimeter defender and then check up when he sees a true big waiting in the paint.

This shows up in his shot profile.
20% of his shots are dunks or layups where he hits above 60%.

25% are in that 3-10’ no man’s land. There he’s only converting 20-something percent.

He hits a nice percentage from mid range and long 2 though he rarely takes that shot.

Hits above 40% from corner 3. Though about average overall.

Cam is a force when he reacts with sudden aggression. Less so when he’s forced into decision making. You want him engaged and in attack mode so he knows he will get the ball as soon as he’s open. I think he could learn to rely on that middy more unless he has an obvious lane. Decide earlier to pull up instead of driving into the teeth of the D.

He needs to learn to stay in motion to get open too. Rely on others to see it and feed him. One issue is I think he loses focus and doesn’t know what to do when he doesn’t have the ball. With his physicality I’d love it if he learned to be aggressive in the screens game. He’d get easy baskets if could set a nasty screen since defenders would avoid him and he could roll off the slipped screen for an open lane.

Again: Can we bring back Gortat as a screens guru? If he committed to it Cam could set a screen that would knock a players breath out. Play some pick and roll with Bub and Key. Or be Sarrs bailout scorer crashing the lanes or hitting the 3 when the Big passes to him on the short roll.

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To put it another way, Cam Whitmore is a project.

Coach him up & give him a chance. If he works out, great. If he doesn't work out, oh well... it was worth a try.

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To put it another way, Cam Whitmore is a project.

Coach him up & give him a chance. If he works out, great. If he doesn't work out, oh well... it was worth a try.

And preserves our spot in the tank race. We don’t have Kuzma and Poole putting up exciting numbers in a loss. If Cam can fill this role til we land a top 8 lotto slot then i say give him as many developmental minutes as he can handle.

This year.

We win by losing. There’s really little downside to him taking a significant role in the Middleton/Mcollum minutes. If we grows, great. If not. Also great.

Let the future figure itself out.

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To put it another way, Cam Whitmore is a project.

Coach him up & give him a chance. If he works out, great. If he doesn't work out, oh well... it was worth a try.

And preserves our spot in the tank race. ...i say give him as many developmental minutes as he can handle.

This year.

We win by losing. There’s really little downside to him taking a significant role in the Middleton/Mcollum minutes. If we grows, great. If not. Also great.

Let the future figure itself out.

Agree 1000%!!

[TheBlackCzar]

9 and 20 your looking at Chat GPT made me ask Gemini a question about Cam and here's what it thinks...

Cam Whitmore is often compared to a variety of NBA players due to his unique blend of athleticism, strength, and raw offensive talent, along with areas for development. Here are some of the potential player comparisons frequently mentioned:

**Primary Comparisons (often highlighting his physical and scoring traits):**

* **Caron Butler/Jae Crowder:** These comparisons emphasize Whitmore's physically imposing frame (6'6", 230 lbs), ability to get to the rim, and potential to be a versatile wing who can guard multiple positions.
* **Miles Bridges:** This comparison is often made due to Whitmore's explosive athleticism, power, and ability to score in transition and at the rim.
* **Aaron Gordon:** Some see similarities in his athleticism, strength, and ability to play in the dunker spot and finish violently at the rim. However, it's noted that Gordon was a better passer coming out of college.
* **Andrew Wiggins:** This comparison highlights his athleticism and potential as a "3 and D" guy who can also attack the rim.
* **Corey Maggette:** This comparison points to his potential as a high-volume scorer who can get to the free-throw line, though with some defensive limitations.

**More Aspirational/High-End Comparisons (if he reaches his full potential and addresses weaknesses):**

* **Anthony Edwards:** This is a more ambitious comparison, focusing on his strong downhill driving, aggressive scoring, and athleticism. However, scouts note that Whitmore's playmaking is not currently at Edwards' level.
* **Jaylen Brown:** This comparison suggests a potential for a strong, athletic two-way wing who can score and defend.
* **Jerry Stackhouse:** This comparison points to his scoring ability and physical attributes.
* **Mini Carmelo:** This comparison likely refers to his scoring instincts and ability to create his own shot.

**Key Traits Driving Comparisons:**

* **Elite Athlete and Finisher:** Whitmore is known for his explosive athleticism, strength, and ability to finish through contact at the rim. He's an aggressive slasher and a highlight finisher, especially in transition.
* **NBA-Ready Frame:** His physical build (6'6", 230 lbs with a 6'8.5" wingspan) is often cited as NBA-ready, allowing him to absorb contact and potentially guard multiple positions.
* **Scoring Instincts:** He has a knack for scoring, capable of hitting shots off the dribble and when contested. He can create offense for himself, though sometimes with "tunnel vision."

**Areas for Improvement that Impact Comparisons:**

* **Playmaking and Vision:** A common weakness noted is his limited playmaking and court vision, with a tendency to have "tunnel vision" and low assist numbers.
* **Defensive Awareness:** While he has the physical tools to be a good defender, his defensive awareness, rotations, and susceptibility to fakes are areas that need significant improvement.
* **Shot Consistency and Release:** His three-point shot can be inconsistent, and his release is sometimes described as deliberate, limiting the types of shots he can take.

Overall, the comparisons for Cam Whitmore reflect a player with significant physical tools and scoring potential, but also a need for development in his decision-making, passing, and defensive consistency to reach his high-end potential.

If Cam can get remotely close to his high upside of Jaylen Brown, Ant Edwards, Mini-Melo, YES PLEASE...... Him turning into any of those 3 is an excellent player to have on our team.....