rabman_gold
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I have my expectations for Garland... just not sure how it plays out.
He looks like a decent shooter, dribbler, and play-maker. Similar to Curry and somewhat similar to Irving. But it's not a promise that he'll become that good.
And a reason why I'm optimistic in particular (to go with that potential) is because of his size. People weren't sure early last year if someone like Trae Young would reach the level he got to at the end of the season. But he kept improving and it was clear that it was possible. It's like Trae is proof that the talent can transfer to the highest level. And I feel the shorter players are able to evolve faster to reach that point (I consider Billups to be an exception rather the rule).
Now where I have some concern... injuries. They always creep up on you and you pray they don't become severe. He probably is fine from last year's injury but I always get nervous. Irving (who missed most of his year at Duke) managed to turn into a star who gave us some good seasons, but I guess it's also a crapshoot.
Hope it works out. I'm really looking forward to Garland's year as a Cav. Let's GO!
He looks like a decent shooter, dribbler, and play-maker. Similar to Curry and somewhat similar to Irving. But it's not a promise that he'll become that good.
And a reason why I'm optimistic in particular (to go with that potential) is because of his size. People weren't sure early last year if someone like Trae Young would reach the level he got to at the end of the season. But he kept improving and it was clear that it was possible. It's like Trae is proof that the talent can transfer to the highest level. And I feel the shorter players are able to evolve faster to reach that point (I consider Billups to be an exception rather the rule).
Now where I have some concern... injuries. They always creep up on you and you pray they don't become severe. He probably is fine from last year's injury but I always get nervous. Irving (who missed most of his year at Duke) managed to turn into a star who gave us some good seasons, but I guess it's also a crapshoot.
Hope it works out. I'm really looking forward to Garland's year as a Cav. Let's GO!