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[Ghost of Podkolzin]

Omax player card....he has also done Lively and PJ but I haven't read those yet.


https://digginbasketball.substack.com/p/...ds-prosper

Excellent write up.

"Overall, I think it will be challenging for O-Max to secure a spot in the rotation next season. His game is still too raw, his shot too inconsistent, and there are too many more proven options like P.J. Washington, Naji Marshall, Quentin Grimes, Maxi Kleber, and Dante Exum ahead of him. Exum and Josh Green are recent examples of players who, despite their improvements, still aren't the most confident or natural shooters, and who were challenged (or rather ignored) by NBA defenses in the playoffs. O-Max isn't there yet. First, he needs to prove that his improved G-League three-point shooting is real and start justifying his defensive reputation in the limited opportunities he’ll receive. The hustle, we know, will be there."

Omax just doesn't pass my eye test, and yes he declined from last year's summer league.  He looks like a general athlete, not a basketball player.  As the writeup notes, his block and steal ratings are a huge indicator he's just not what he needs to be.