Madhouse wrote:PerfectJab wrote:ruckus wrote:
I watch Maxey and I see shades of Fred/Sexton maybe Lowry when he hits his ceiling.
Precious? I don't know yet. How many guys his size guard the way he does and shoot from outside like he does? He could end up being a high-level role player or he could end up being an all-defense candidate or he may end up neither and just be a poor man's Ibaka.
Its not to say that Maxey can't exceed the Fred ceiling but thats what I see right now. Precious is more of a mystery box at this point.
He's better defensively, I'll give you that but on the offensive end I'd argue he's already better than Fred at this point. I don't think he'll ever be as good as a defender as FVV though, not to mention leadership qualities.
Maxey can really create his own shot. I think he has the potential to be one of the better offensive players in this league and if we are going on value, or returns if they are to be traded, I really don't think Precious will ever hit his level. Precious has potential to become a very good role player, Maxey has potential to be an allstar.
You could say the same on the other end that Precious will turn into one of the best defensive players in the league (already one of the better ones).
And how is a role player defined?
Is a role player someone getting x amount of touches?
Is a role player someone who comes off the bench?
I'd define it as someone who has the ability to be a starter but likely coming off the bench. Their value on a team is often defined by things that don't show up on the box score. Yes these things are important but it's a requirement for him given his skillset otherwise he wouldn't be in the league.
I think we are in a league that puts more value on offensive abilities vs defense. I also think that the system and the players that Achiuwa plays in do help to make him look better but when you look at WS and its direct impact, there really is no comparison.
I see in Maxey someone that has innate talent. l see in Achiuwa a player that is thriving in a good development system and will get the most out of it despite not having that innate talent. I also believe that length does not have as much of as impact as it used to and there are plenty of players of smaller stature that are killing it in the league right now.
