GameOver25 wrote:Choker wrote:Dat2U wrote:I'm not questioning his athleticism. I think he's got the athleticism to defend all over the court, but the skill level is woeful for a SF. I don't see how it works offensively, You already got non-shooters everywhere but Frye and maybe Oladipo. The good thing about Gordon is that he measured out well for a PF in terms of length. That's where his future is and where his skillset won't be a complete drag on the offense. Defensively, at the moment his best asset may be his ability to fly around on the perimeter and cause havoc... however as he grows into his frame over the next few years, I would expect him to become more impactful as an active big that excels at closing off driving lanes and challenging shots in the paint.
I don't disagree that he's a weird fit at SF because of his shooting and lack of overall scoring skills on the perimeter. He's better as a PF, so I'm befuddled with what the Magic's long term goals for him are. Although I don't think it's absolutely impossible for him to be an SF. He could be more of a SF in the 80's than one in current times, which is why I have him as his absolute best case scenario as Gerald Wallace, if the Magic are insistent of developing him as a SF. He has a nice first step, decent enough handles to get to the bucket, and good strength/athleticism to finish above the rim. He could operate in the mid range and elbow areas rather than beyond the 3 point line, work in the triple threat, and draw fouls or make plays.
For that to work however he needs to work work work work work work work on his jumper.
However I just wouldn't take the chance at that happening and would try developing him at where he's best suited, and that's as a PF imo.
I think Gordon position will eventually be PF. Frye is holding down the PF spot for now since Gordon is such a raw player and needs to development. He also needs to physically and mentally get used to NBA bigs.
that and we also dont know if he has stopped growing yet
