stuporman wrote:HarthorneWingo wrote:DaGawd wrote:I hate that this video is getting me so excited.. but he stood out as one of the better players out there along with Tatum
Except RJ will be the 4th option on the starting five. 3B at best.
I'm expecting/hoping RJ takes it to the next level. I haven't watch the video. It's just a pick-up scrimmage.
Randle
Kemba
Fournier
RJ
Mitch/Noel
Yea, it's going to be tough for RJ to get enough touches to make that 'all-star' leap this season. I'm more interested in seeing him develop his game in areas people think he's weaker in like off the dribble/pull up shots, finishing around the rim and using his right hand altogether.
He has a chance to be more efficient offensively with the added offensive talent around him especially at PG. So even if he doesn't 'take a leap' this season he can show the promise of that leap with how his game fills out and may get the chance in a couple years when the opportunity presents itself.
He's such a team player I don't see him pushing for the type of role or demanding the ball enough to get the raw stats that impress fans or even coaches to vote him as an all-star. His role presently will probably be more like a very toolsy glue guy that does whatever the team needs to win games.
I think RJ will have a chance to show he is ready to take the leap first couple games with Kemba and Evan easing in a bit, If he starts off slow he will slide down the pecking order, perhaps staying in longer with the second unit.. but I agree if he does exactly what he did last year with more efficiency that’s a good season based on the roster construction..