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(Yesterday, 09:38 AM)hakeemfaan Wrote: When Luka was dominating in his first two years, I heard some say it's because he has been playing with adults since he is 14. Anyone can play with adults at a young age. It doesn't mean they'll become a Luka.
With Yaxel, the talk is he is more polished because he played so long in college. Others will catch up and surpass him in 4 or 5 years. No. Talent is still talent. The guy is clearly talented and physical. If at 36 he has had a great 12 years in the league vs someone 4 years younger right now but finds themselves out of the league or turns into just another guy after a few years, then age won't matter anymore. You'll be kicking yourself royally for passing on him.
I agree. Plus, he really didn’t start playing organized ball much until right before college due to things like grades. Whatever the case, even if he’s not a student, he has a savant like knowledge of how to play basketball. Kerr even seems to love him. He’s just a late starter, late bloomer. Playing for the Warriors and all the media they get, he’s going to kill it.