Negrodamus wrote:I'm actually a round or two behind you: thinking more Ant Edwards with VJ, not Mathurin.
I think Edgecombe’s “don’t overthink it” upside is more comparable to Ja Morant than Anthony Edwards. They’re similar in size, and like Ja, Edgecombe has a natural ability to get to that in-between area around the free-throw line, whether it’s in FIBA or at Baylor. His halfcourt unassisted scoring numbers back that up.. 82 field goals made, with only 19% assisted. The key difference is that Edgecombe isn’t as refined yet in his footwork or scoring touch in that zone.
He’s the archetype ex-Magic GM Rob Hennigan would like to bet. He believe this archetype is just one leap in development away from becoming the next Westbrook, who didn’t flash much offense in college, or Oladipo, who was below average for a #1 his first four years. The idea is.. if you’ve got the motor, play bigger than your size, have functional explosive athleticism, and just enough guard skills, then all it takes is the right situation and a development leap to unlock star potential.
How hard can it be? You got a big playing drop when you run a 2 man game and all you have to do is to take a lightly contested middy or pivot your way with upfakes into a decent shot or use your explosiveness to finish at the rim. Sure, non-guards can do it too, but guards have a natural quickness advantage. And if you don’t play drop, those explosive guards can just blow right by you.
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