GAME 64: SAC (24-42) vs. DAL (39-25) | 114-113 win

[OBX Maverick]

I think dribbling is one thing. Being an offensive threat is another thing. When he has the ball, the opponent has to worry that with his speed he could blow past you. But the opponent doesn't have to worry about great handles, or backing you down for a jumper, or any sort of one-on-one threat in the half court. He's not that, and I don't expect him to be. Nor is he a 3-point threat so far.

I think he's still a "chaos" player with his speed. He won't have the same stats every night until his jumper is reliable. His speed makes him more interesting than, say, Sterling Smith or Frankie, but I don't think he's ever going to be a Desmond Bane. So while I tip my hat to the guy in games like this, I personally don't expect him to be a "good" player in the starter mold.

I personally think he's valuable as a trade piece in a package for a veteran player, but it's nice to know games like this are within his reach. I particularly liked seeing him scrap for rebounds.

I think we have to also remember that JG is only 21. He’s 2.5 years younger than DB and 1.5 years younger than SB. I think he has a lot of growing still left to do as a player. While he might not have point guard handles, I do think he has good vision on the court and has shown he can pass.  I think the shot can continue to improve with work. The speed and energy will always be there. I am definitely enthused about what we’re seeing this year and glad that Kidd is giving him consistent minutes.