nivisi9 wrote:Grew wrote:nivisi9 wrote:I'm starting to wish it ends up being Kon, he could literally turn out to be our best offensive player on the team immediately.
So the dude who took a backseat in college to the dude people are worried about being a good enough scorer to be a superstar, is going to be a better option on offense day 1 than Brandon Ingram? Insane expectation of a guy who is an eerily similar prospect to Gradey dick, who we already have.
Daily reminder that everything said about Kon in college was said about Gradey. Difference is Gradey didn't have cooper to play off of and Maluach to throw lobs to.
None of that is true. You are talking out of your ass because he's white ,can shoot, and that's all you know and basing your garbage assessment on
His game is not very similar to Dick besides both were known as elite shooters.
Dick was a pylon stick + terrible defender in college, wasn't a facilitator whatsoever, didn't score efficiently at the basket, didn't have a high FT rate like Kon, didn't have elite defensive metrics, didn't run Pick and roll offense whatsoever, doesn't have Kons handle or offensive skills off the dribble.
So no..
no one was saying that Dick and Kon were "eerily" the same lol whoever actually watched them play and accessed their performance and skills.
Kon was elite across the board as a freshman, especially as a facilitator. Historical elite efficiency everywhere on the floor. He is much more solid physically then Dick and had elite defensive analytics (not that he will likely be a plus defender but very high defensive IQ, can absorb contact, numbers indicate he was a positive in college).
Take a backseat to a generational prospect some are claiming since LeBron? lol what does that even mean? because he didn't force more shots as a freshman but was elite at everything when he had usage? which was still high for a typical freshman
Obviously he probably wouldn't be 1# offensive player as a rookie, the point being he's that good and efficient that its atleast possible efficiency wise, but more so that he'd be instantly impactful is the main point. Most rookies are a net negative in impact. I thought we traded for Ingram and trying to win now? He's 28 yrs old the window has started
Here are some standout metrics that support Kon’s offensive profile and defensive performance as a freshman:
Per-possession defensive stats:
• 27% FG allowed on drives (95 total)
• 30% FG allowed on jumpers (26% off the dribble)
• 33% FG at the rim
• 27% FG in pick-and-roll (70 possessions)
- Offensive stats: 14.4 PPG, 63.8% TS, 2:1 AST:TO ratio over 38 games.
- Shooting splits: 40% from 3, 90% from FT line, with elite creation and passing flashes.
Here are some standout metrics that support Kon’s offensive profile:
- 1.169 PPP off screens (70th percentile) — smooth, balanced, quick release.
- 1.226 PPP as a cutter and 1.119 PPP in transition (95th percentile).
- 2.6 APG with a low turnover rate as a secondary creator.
- 1.114 PPP in pick-and-rolls (93rd percentile as a ball handler).
- Quick, compact release with advanced shot prep mechanics.
- Draws fouls and hits nearly 90% of FTs.
- Physical defender — boxes out, bumps cutters, contests shots inside the arc.
- Strong help defender — allows just 0.782 PPP on defense (85th percentile).
Having IQ and Kon both highly efficient + high volume 3PT shooters in the backcourt could actually unleash Ingram + Scottie offensive environment to scary potential..
thats kinda tantalizingly intriguing.
*INGRAM*ALLSTARSEASON* Wemby is HIM - Top 5 Player this year
