Westbrook also entered as a better passer and rebounder. But Collin is growing at a very fast rate. No complaints. He does not need to be a generational talent like Westbrook to be a good draft pick and a fun player to root for.I think Westbrook got noticed early on because that OKC team got good very quickly. Also he was able to show his speed because his teammates would quickly get him the ball alot more than this team does with Sexton.
Westbrook also entered as a better passer and rebounder. But Collin is growing at a very fast rate. No complaints. He does not need to be a generational talent like Westbrook to be a good draft pick and a fun player to root for.
Are we sure that Sexton doesn’t have the highest potential out of all the young guys on the team? He’s having one of the best games of his career tonight and he’s been amazing all season.
I do think it’s time to bench Garland for KPJ. The latter is just a better fit with the starters.
KPJ needed the time on the bench. I think the big mistake was not starting Knight or Delly to start the season and eventually move Garland or KPJ - whichever deserved it - into the starting lineup. Otherwise, I totally agree.I'm not sure he has #1 option potential on a contender but he is going to be a very good or top tier #2 option. His consistency scoring the ball and the low floor for his bad nights are easy for roster build from. He also seems to play better the more minutes he gets. I'm not sure where his upper limit for minutes is but anything less than 32+ would be underutilizing him.
I wish they just had Garland from the bench from the start of the season. They could have used Garland's starter spot to rotated Garland, Porter, or a vet based on how they were playing and match up.
KPJ needed the time on the bench. I think the big mistake was not starting Knight or Delly to start the season and eventually move Garland or KPJ - whichever deserved it - into the starting lineup. Otherwise, I totally agree.
I don’t have a problem starting rookies if they are clearly ready or if there is clearly no better option. Ja and Zion both entered as players ready to start. Ditto with Kyrie, Luka, and LeBron. There was no better choice for a guy like Ayton.KPJ definitely needed that time on the bench to develop. I hope they have learned and will start off whoever they draft this year from the bench. It doesn't hurt a players development to earn that starting spot.
I don't think anyone knew at the start of the season what type of players Garland was including the front office. He could have co-existed with Clarkson and eased his way into the NBA with his passing without having to worry about scoring.
I'm not sure he has #1 option potential on a contender but he is going to be a very good or top tier #2 option. His consistency scoring the ball and the low floor for his bad nights are easy to build a roster from. He also seems to play better the more minutes he gets. I'm not sure where his upper limit for minutes is but anything less than 32+ would be underutilizing him.
I wish they just had Garland from the bench from the start of the season. They could have used Garland's starter spot to rotated Garland, Porter, or a vet based on how they were playing and match up.