thesack12 wrote:Mr Peanut wrote:MotownMadness wrote:What are we thinking he can develop into? Im not sure what more he can become than what he is. He needs to start playing some defense i guess.
You do realise that players don't reach their ceiling at 20? Especially centers?
Did you consider the possibility maybe he hasn't been taught how to defend properly yet?
You have a point. but there is a counter point to this that a lot of people don't consider when it comes to players they have attachment to.
That point is, that some players (a lot?) never reach their perceived "ceiling."
True, and I have followed the Pistons long enough to see a lot of our players stay for several years and never develop into the talents we have wanted them to be.
But it's not like Duren took a step back last season - his per 36 numbers increased in almost every category and his FT shooting increased from 61% to almost 80% which shows how hard he works on his game and his potential to improve in certain areas.
Claxton is the better overall player right now due to his defense, but who will be better in 3 years when we're a team that's actually looking to make some noise in the playoffs? My money's on Duren.