JWiLL02 wrote:Johnlac1 wrote:But they do have the same potential...even though they're different types of players. Ever since he came on the radar screen many knowledgeable people have been talking about Mullen's tremendous potential. The big problem was (maybe still is) Mullen's lack of desire/bbIQ where Valanciunas has a big edge. However Mullens appears to be putting in more effort and could very well lead the Bobcats in scoring this year. Last year against the Bucks Mullens had a 31pt, 14 rb, 2bls game. I don't think JVal will have a game like this year or next. And I think he has a very bright future in the league. All of the previous criticism of Mullens for underperforming was totally deserved. He lacked desire and looked not be the sharpest tool in the shed. I still have doubts about his bbIQ, but he's certainly improved far past the point where a number of people (like you maybe) were saying he'd never be better than Scalabrine. Those people have to eat their words.
You're really, really undervaluing how special it is for a player with Jonas' size and physical gifts to have the motor that he does. Lacking desire is something that has never been said about Jonas at any point in his career and I doubt it ever will.
I'm not even going to respond to Byron Mullens apparently having the same potential as Val at this stage.
Yep, I think it goes without saying that everyone who enter's the league from either college, overseas or highschool have to continue to improve and adjust to life in the nba. Quite frankly, there just isn't a program that can prepare you for the change in competition. The fact that Jonas has done what he has done up until this point and the only worry you have is progression of his continued game is fantastic and frankly expected.
The last thing I'd ever want to inherit on my team, especially the highest level you can get too, is motivation for motor. I'll take consistent hustle and dedication over sparatic good games anyday of the week. Work ethic is what defines your career.
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