SUMMER LEAGUE: Gm 5 84-95 loss, JH 15 pts, 3 ast, 3 rbd, 7 TO

[cow]

One thing I have learned recently watching first DSJ and then Luka is that when there’s something there with a player you know it pretty quickly. I realize Luka is an extreme case, but you can see “it” in other young players, too. Desmond Bane, for example. 

The second Luka got here, the entire team dynamic changed. Suddenly, I was extremely aware of how much slack I personally was giving to DSJ and how pointless that probably was. He flashed some ability, but it was more obvious than I was previously admitting that he just wasn’t a good NBA player.

I go back-and-forth about where on this spectrum I believe Green is. Sometimes I feel like he is progressing nicely and at other times I feel he’s a waste of time. 

In Hardy’s case, I think there is evidence of skill that belongs on this level right in front of our eyes already. I don’t think that necessarily means that he needs to get thrown headfirst into the rotation or that he’s going to be a contributor this year when the games matter, but I feel like I’ve already seen enough to know he’s going to make it in the league.

I was working on post describing "it" yesterday and deleted it:

-Obviously has it:  Luka
-Has some of it but doesn't always believe in himself:  DFS
-Doesn't have it, but thinks he does:  Not sure who qualifies on our roster.
-Doesn't have it:  Josh

Hardy has it.

I don't think having it means you'll have a successful NBA career.  And also don't think if you lack it that you can't get it down the line.