Jstock12 wrote:Chriscross wrote:Jstock12 wrote:
I think he's at least a couple seasons away from contributing more than 15mpg for sure. He needs to learn a completely new language from scratch, get stronger, learn defensive schemes... Not to mention he has to strengthen other parts of his individual game to an NBA level... That's a lot.
He's very talented for sure, but Giannis Antetokounmpo was miles ahead of him at the same age - not to mention he was thrown into a good situation for him - a team that can afford to give him playing time right away.
P.S. Having all of this in mind, why aren't we sending Bruno to D-League?! Is travelling/praciticing with Raptors and sitting on a bench during games really more beneficial than ACTUAL PLAYING TIME?
I think by 16-17, he will have the opportunity be a big contributor on this team. Getting PT doesn't equal good situation.
I believe Masai mentioned possibly January is when Bruno might get sent down to the D-League but it won't be for long stretches. Probably a game here and there. I believe there is more for Bruno to gain being with the big club this early in the season than there is for him to be playing D-League games. You talked about him learning the defensive schemes. Well he certainly isn't going to be learning defensive schemes in the D-League. You also talked about improving his English. Well, how is he planning to communicate with his D-League teammates right now if his English isn't up to par?
I think it's important for him to get acclimated with his teammates and receive instruction/direction from his coaches. All the off-court stuff is where most of his developing will be seen for this season
Those are fair points.
I still think he must get playing time somewhere sometime soon. The guy is still at the age where he's learning very quickly. The older he gets the slower his development will become. I mean, he started playing basketball just 6 years ago, this stretch of constant bench warming isn't good for him.
I hear ya. I do understand it would be nice to get him something so he has a better feel for the pace of an NBA game. However, he did just turn 19. I just think we have be patient considering how much of a project this is.
In comparison, someone like Jimmy Butler didn't get much PT in his rookie season at 22. Now, at 25, he has just finally put it all together
I think Casey has been saying that Bruno is always the last one out of the gym and his days are very long. It seems like they have him quite occupied right now. Whether it be practices, hitting the weight room, improving his English, watching videos, working 1 on 1, etc...
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