alan_156 wrote:OAKLEY_2 wrote:alan_156 wrote:
Absolutely, very rarely does a player turn into an above average player after given all the minutes OG has/will be handed to him after 4 years playing in this league.
People have been talking about building the future with siakim and OG. OG will be handed all the minutes he can handle this year, if he doesnt take that next step forward then it's time to realize he may just be a solid role player.
No one builds a team around a Jae crowder type of player. Fvv, siakim and OG came into the league around the same time, 2 of those players have shown drastic improvement given their opportunity and only one hasn't. That's the reality.
I hope he takes that next step.
After two seasons we shouldn't imagine "reality". He is projected to be primarily an elite lock down defender and currently he has less than two years on his resume. So, might still be way too early to give expert analysis. Year one he played 20 mins a game. Year two the same on a stacked team where he had multiple things distract from his progress and was too easily replaced. The one thing that is a concern is his offence. Like Poetl he lacks a killer instinct despite excellent defensive numbers. Nurse is going to have to green light him and see if that improves his offence. Like Danny Green he has those two point games. He should be able to be a much better and consistent contributor on offence but the point about experience and IQ is true and is a work in progress. Truth be told as a college player and in the NBA he has next to no body of work.
2 years ago he started 62 out of the 74 games he played, he was handed that opportunity and did nothing with it. Yes he's had some unfortunate circumstances with injury and personal things happen to him but siakim and van vleet both took the opportunity given to them and forced the coaches to play and trust them.
Again,
Did nothing with it?
Did you watch those 62 games?
How about the playoffs?
OG surpassed every expectation in his rookie season. He was an exceptional defender and shot the ball WAY better than anyone thought he would. Earned his starts and won the job.
