2020-2021 ROSTER TALK: Archived

[Chicagojk]

I agree I think Bey is going to be okay once he gets more reps. The game is not slow for him like it is for Green and Hinton right now. 

1. Josh Green 
2. Nate Hinton
3. Tyler Bey
3. Tyrell Terry 

Hinton's body movement and pace suggests he is NBA ready and can play. The real question is, are we going to approach a point where we have to decide between Hinton and Terry?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuB_Gs7QHHE

We have seen so little of the rookies that it is tough to really get a strong opinion on them.    Things can change quickly too.

Here are my rankings for their future's here:

1) Josh Green- I am less worried about his shooting (although this may be a mistake on my end), but my biggest concern is his finishing.   I like how hard he plays.  He looks like a good teammate.  It is also a good sign that him and Luka seem to have the start of a good relationship.   It may take him some time, but I will be disappointed if he does not have an every game role next year.  

2) Nate Hinton-  I hope the Mavs view him on what I think he can be.  He is not a great athlete and still needs to continue to develop all parts of his game, but I really think the Mavs found something.  I like how he carries himself on the bench.  He is involved and not scared to show emotion.   A little Raja Bell is what I envision at best case.  

3) Tyrell Terry-  I would rank him as # 2, but he has been away lately.   I also worry how he is going to force playing time.   The easiest way to force playing time is with defense or really force action when you enter the game.   I don't want to say Terry doesn't play hard, but he tends to  look like he is not urgent on the court.  So I am a little worried how he is going to force time and that could limit development.

4) Tyler Bey- A little older for a rookie.  For me, Bey and Hinton are tough to evaluate until you see how they fit with really good players.  Both are guys who will not have plays run for them (at least not yet).   So it is how they find ways to be productive and be smart when they are not being counted on to generate points.    It is tough to explain.  when you see it though, it is pretty easy to see if they have it or not.