2021-2022 MAVS NEWS: 4th in West | WCF loss [ARCHIVED]

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Think you have a hard time finding another team that even considers Terry a good 2nd round pick.

Let's be realistic. This is not a true statement whatsoever. Terry has shown in Summer League exactly what his NBA skill is ... shooting. His shot is beautiful. 

That said, what we're also seeing, really for the first time, is Terry getting extended run against players with NBA bodies. In some respects, it's shocking. Dude is small. In others, it's clear why he fell when some had him projected as a top 20 talent in the draft. 

Terry needs to add weight and a lot of it. The female sideline reporter who interviewed him after the first game looked to have broader shoulders. My son plays with a 6' 3" middle schooler who's body looks more NBA ready than Tyrell Terry. If he got minutes today I don't think he could defend the coaching staff much less NBA players.

Yet none of that is a surprise to anyone who's actually seen him in person, or to scouts, or to anyone responsible for an NBA draft. No one on the Mavs staff was surprised when Terry walked into the gym. Everyone knew his biggest weakness was his body.

But the kid can shoot the lights out. He's quick. He can get to the rim. More importantly, he's shown a little craftiness when he gets there. He can also make reads and has a little flair to his passing game. He certainly has NBA talent. And he's certainly worth keeping an eye on to see if his body develops. Not comparing him to the Greek Freak but remember Giannis was a skinny kid early in his career too.

You can argue Dallas might have been better off taking a lower risk guy who might be able to get real minutes now ... but Cuban always favors swinging for the fences. If Terry's body develops you might have guy with a little star potential on your hands. That's a big if ... but it comes with big upside and it's certainly worth a second round pick.