Is Mac McClung an NBA talent?

[GreatWhiteStiff]

Yes, if you're asking if he can find a job in the NBA somewhere. No, if you're asking him to be anything better than the 13th man on a roster.

Garrett Temple is still in the league strictly to be a vet mentor (and I like GT). Mac is better than him right this very moment. Mac is also in my opinion better than Thanasis and Yuta Watanabe. The problem is, all the guys I listed are at least 6'6. Charlotte had Frank Ntilikina before the trades as well and he has never been worth a damn.

The other issue is, there's no scalability in developing him. So the only reason you would keep him on the roster is hoping he's a fan favorite or being a great locker room guy. Hey, in the case of the latter, it happened for a scrub like Robbie Hummel for a few seasons, maybe it can happen for Mac.

I always liked Yuta Watanabe. He's la 38% three point shooter outside of his rookie year, is a great team player, plays a role, decent defender. Strange choice as one of the worst players in the league. I mean his numbers this year have been bad, but pretty good last year so it balances out.

[Chuck Everett]

Yes, if you're asking if he can find a job in the NBA somewhere. No, if you're asking him to be anything better than the 13th man on a roster.

Garrett Temple is still in the league strictly to be a vet mentor (and I like GT). Mac is better than him right this very moment. Mac is also in my opinion better than Thanasis and Yuta Watanabe. The problem is, all the guys I listed are at least 6'6. Charlotte had Frank Ntilikina before the trades as well and he has never been worth a damn.

The other issue is, there's no scalability in developing him. So the only reason you would keep him on the roster is hoping he's a fan favorite or being a great locker room guy. Hey, in the case of the latter, it happened for a scrub like Robbie Hummel for a few seasons, maybe it can happen for Mac.

I always liked Yuta Watanabe. He's la 38% three point shooter outside of his rookie year, is a great team player, plays a role, decent defender. Strange choice as one of the worst players in the league. I mean his numbers this year have been bad, but pretty good last year so it balances out.

Here are his career numbers for you to chew on.

https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/w/watanyu01.html

Looks pretty mediocre to me. What would you call any other player (who's 29 years old) who at best plays 13 minutes a night for 35 games a season? If he wasn't in the league, the Grizz wouldn't miss his production.

[floppymoose]

When he was in summer league with the Warriors I was hoping he would make the team. He's definitely better than 80%+ of the 3rd string PGs the Warriors have had the last 15 years.

[Sofia]

McClung or Thanasis?

[SlovenianDragon]

McClung or Thanasis?

The two arent even comparable...

Mac is a solid player proving every way he can hes an nba player...which he is...

And then there is...

[meekrab]

He's very close. Obviously needs to work on his defense but he can definitely put the rock in the hole.

[JN61]

These days when you win a slam dunk it means you are a scrub.

[durden_tyler]

What 2 years and counting and no GM is willing to risk it?

Scrubs will be scrubs as i always say.

[Johnny Bball]

He absolutely is worthy of a bench scoring role on an NBA team that doesent have title aspirations. I dont see why hes not given an opportunity to be a bench guy on a team thats trying to tank.

I guess teams would rather use development minutes on young guys they draft instead?

Yeah that would go to any draft pick that isn't already 25 years old first.

[Phish Tank]

Problem is that his defense sucks. That would have to mean his offense is otherworldly to even warrant minutes. The g-league cooks up stats, especially for the AAAA type, therefore it’s hard to even say if he’s otherworldly on offense.

It seems like he is more of a high volume scorer, which makes sense down there. However, his lack of defensive ability and true lack of size as a PG would necessitate Mac to actually be an astute passer (hasn’t shown that) or a sharpshooter (also hasn’t shown that)


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[Rendei]

I just looked up his stats and he's apparently not even the best player on his own G-League team this year. That honor would go to Trevelin Queen.

[Chuck Everett]

I just looked up his stats and he's apparently not even the best player on his own G-League team this year. That honor would go to Trevelin Queen.

Trevelin Queen's in the NBA though (as a part of the Orlando Magic organization).

[SweaterBae]

Is he on an NBA roster?

[SweaterBae]

This poll shows the problem with society imo...The majority of people are brain dead and cant think for themselves.

Your arrogance knows no bounds.

[FarBeyondDriven]

there are dozens of talented players that belong in the NBA, like McClung, that can't get real opportunities because of politics. I watch a lot of G-League Ignite games so I see a lot of the guys supposedly not good enough to be on NBA rosters and there's 2-3 guys on pretty much every roster that is better than deep rotation and end of bench on their parent NBA teams. It's a shame but it's another reason why I enjoy college basketball so much. In college, kids that don't have the supposed requisite NBA length and athleticism, like McClung and Reed Sheppard, can ball out and be integral parts of their team's success. It just makes the game more pure knowing that BBIQ and skills play better in college over winning the genetic lottery. I wish more of these kids got real opportunities in the NBA but they don't and likely never will.

[Mr Peanut]

This poll shows the problem with society imo...The majority of people are brain dead and cant think for themselves.

I get that you're a fan of the guy, but you can't really say this just because people disagree with you.

[MrBigShot]

He is better than kilian hayes i'm sure, who was getting 20-28 mins a game for the last 4 years undeservedly. Yeah he is a defensive liability but give him a chance and I'm sure he could make a career as a 3rd string back up on non contending teams. He is a top 1% athlete who can knock down threes and create his own shot.

[JDR720]

He's obviously talented. Definitely worth a roster spot as a backup/3rd PG.

He's way better than the bums Charlotte have played most of the year for sure.

[Ayt]

there are dozens of talented players that belong in the NBA, like McClung, that can't get real opportunities because of politics. I watch a lot of G-League Ignite games so I see a lot of the guys supposedly not good enough to be on NBA rosters and there's 2-3 guys on pretty much every roster that is better than deep rotation and end of bench on their parent NBA teams. It's a shame but it's another reason why I enjoy college basketball so much. In college, kids that don't have the supposed requisite NBA length and athleticism, like McClung and Reed Sheppard, can ball out and be integral parts of their team's success. It just makes the game more pure knowing that BBIQ and skills play better in college over winning the genetic lottery. I wish more of these kids got real opportunities in the NBA but they don't and likely never will.

Five different NBA teams have given McClung a look. What "politics" are you talking about?

[KdoubleDees23]

Mac McClung > Bronny