05-09-2022, 04:08 PM
(05-09-2022, 03:53 PM)mvossman Wrote: I do both, because I realize I don't have NBA scout level eye for players and its good to cross check your eye test.
I liked Dorian from the beginning and was glad they kept him, but the reality is if he never got his three above the 30% he was averaging his first three seasons, his value would have been limited no matter what his "it" factor was.
I agree the jury is still out on Josh. That has been my whole point. I don't think he is going to bring a lot back in a trade right now, and I would much rather see if he grows into a legit rotational player next season.
Eyes lie (I'm still confident in THT). Stats lie (Bertans has positive defensive numbers in the playoffs). I'm pretty apathetic on Josh. I took some of your comments as I was arguing against Josh. I'm not. I'm just giving examples of why a lot doubt the player. I generally wish the best for everyone. Josh's hesitance on pulling the trigger is a big red flag for me though. And if you want to compare him to Dorian early on, Josh has a major advantage of only being coached by Carlisle for one season. Listen to Dorian's presser from last night when he explains he was told to not shoot except at the end of a shot clock. That's a great way to lower and already low percentage and sap the confidence from a player.