07-06-2022, 06:44 PM
(07-06-2022, 10:10 AM)Moviemavguy Wrote: I don't know where people are getting this Hardy isn't a good athlete stuff from. He's not Lebron, but I definitely think he is above average. And if we could hide Brunson on defense, then Hardy shouldn't be an issue long term. He certainly has the physical tools that Brunson just didn't have. Hardy is a missile on offense, and if you can shoot and score, then you'll always have a place in the NBA.
What puzzles me is how ignite teammate Dyson Daniels goes 8 but Hardy falls to 37? Daniels can't shoot to save his life, but because he is a bit taller with a little more defensive potential? It's not that I don't think Hardy has issues, but the draft is often puzzling to me. Like Sharpe just got rewarded for not even playing in college. Hardy got punished for going to the G league in a way that makes little sense.
From what I have seen from them both, Hardy has great potential as an excellent shooter. But Daniels shot the 3 at a higher percentage than Hardy did last season. Not nearly as high volume, but he shot around 35%. I am excited to see Hardy grow as a spot up shooter next season, gain confidence and comfort in the NBA and bloom into Bradley Beal-lite. Here's my take though - Beal did a lot of spot up shooting earlier in his career. He creates most of his shots now and his efficiency has suffered. I also think Beal is a better athlete and has made more of an impact off drives later in his career. I think he is a solid comp though. I don't think Hardy is a bad athlete. I DO think he plays below his athletic ability. Low motor? But he has explosion at times - just doesn't play with force as much as you'd expect.