(07-12-2022, 03:34 PM)Smitty Wrote: I shared an article on discord the other day that had a Hardy comp of Buddy Hield. It was the first I'd seen the comparison (probably because I didn't follow the draft this year). My thoughts then and now, after watching him for the first time in Summer League, is that it's a really good comp. Obviously it would be a homerun if Hardy ever reaches that level but I see him at worst being someone that can play in the NBA as a shooter/scorer. If he has a Bo Cruz like workout plan, he'll be a star in no time!
That's honestly what I see except I compared him more to THJ. He definitely had some THJ shot selection moments last night. THJ's a more explosive athlete but I think Hardy looks more comfortable with the ball in his hand than either THJ or Buddy Love. That could change when the competition level rises of course.