11-19-2020, 08:26 AM
Not surprising he's raw athletically because he basically played .5 seasons of college before going pro. If you have high end athletic ability and a high end motor (which I feel is an innate trait) and a love for playing defense, I have confidence that you can turn into a good NBA defender. He's got a long way to go on offense, but he does have some feel and his FT% suggests he can develop into at least an average 3PT shooter.
My biggest concern which I don't see anyone talking about is that for a young body without a lot of miles on it, he seems to have had some health issues. Missed a game last year with a lower back sprain. Had surgery for a torn labrum last offseason. Not big red flags, but don't want one of those "It's always something..." injury guys for a guy who is going to make his NBA career grinding.
My biggest concern which I don't see anyone talking about is that for a young body without a lot of miles on it, he seems to have had some health issues. Missed a game last year with a lower back sprain. Had surgery for a torn labrum last offseason. Not big red flags, but don't want one of those "It's always something..." injury guys for a guy who is going to make his NBA career grinding.