06-29-2021, 01:24 PM
(06-29-2021, 01:04 PM)Kammrath Wrote: Green has as much defensive raw talent as I have seen in a long time. I think he will be a starter based on his D alone. I also saw lots of potential in his shooting stroke and his BBIQ (quickly making the right and smart play with or without the ball). His ceiling IMO is higher than anyone not named Luka and KP on the roster. I think his ceiling is as a "third star"....not saying that is LIKELY, but a possibility.
Tyrell showed much more quickness off the dribble and getting to rim (and craftily finishing around the rim) than I anticipated. He also was legit on D, showing flashes of taking charges and playing like JJB on that end.
I think the CEILING of all three of the drafted guys is as NBA starters....but the Mavs only need ONE of them to get there to have the draft be successful. Grabbing a starter in a draft is a win IMO, and then add the high ceilings and that is only frosting on the cake.
He can't be a starter based on defense alone. Defense only wings don't start in this league. If he can't shoot, can't play make and can't rim run, he has very little chance to start. He has shown some hints of having high BB IQ, but he does not have the handle to be a play making point guard. His ceiling is basically Lonzo. A versatile quality defender who can space the floor and make high BB IQ decisions. That would be awesome if he gets there, but he has a long ways to go.