(08-13-2021, 05:03 PM)vfromlmf Wrote: Let's be realistic. This is not a true statement whatsoever. Terry has shown in Summer League exactly what his NBA skill is ... shooting. His shot is beautiful.
That said, what we're also seeing, really for the first time, is Terry getting extended run against players with NBA bodies. In some respects, it's shocking. Dude is small. In others, it's clear why he fell when some had him projected as a top 20 talent in the draft.
Terry needs to add weight and a lot of it. The female sideline reporter who interviewed him after the first game looked to have broader shoulders. My son plays with a 6' 3" middle schooler who's body looks more NBA ready than Tyrell Terry. If he got minutes today I don't think he could defend the coaching staff much less NBA players.
Yet none of that is a surprise to anyone who's actually seen him in person, or to scouts, or to anyone responsible for an NBA draft. No one on the Mavs staff was surprised when Terry walked into the gym. Everyone knew his biggest weakness was his body.
But the kid can shoot the lights out. He's quick. He can get to the rim. More importantly, he's shown a little craftiness when he gets there. He can also make reads and has a little flair to his passing game. He certainly has NBA talent. And he's certainly worth keeping an eye on to see if his body develops. Not comparing him to the Greek Freak but remember Giannis was a skinny kid early in his career too.
You can argue Dallas might have been better off taking a lower risk guy who might be able to get real minutes now ... but Cuban always favors swinging for the fences. If Terry's body develops you might have guy with a little star potential on your hands. That's a big if ... but it comes with big upside and it's certainly worth a second round pick.
This is a good take. I admit, I have been a little disappointed in Tyrell over the first game and a half. He looks so overmatched trying to guard players. When he was drafted, I said he was a future bet and would not be ready to play right away. I guess we need to understand that last year was a lost year for him and very little player development happened for several reasons.
Besides being overmatched on defense, the other thing that bothered me is I knew our summer league team did not have talent, so I really wanted Tyrell to be the clear alpha on the team. I want him to get off 8-10 threes a game. If he is going to have an successful NBA career he will need to show he can get off three point shots and shoot them at a very high percentage. If he plays the next game, the more three attempts the better for me.
I don't think he is ready for NBA minutes next year, at this point. So I expect a lot of G-league games. I think that would be a good thing for his development.
(08-13-2021, 01:23 PM)Tyler Wrote: Let's assume for a moment that Powell/Moses/whatever for Dragic was the plan all along, and Dallas dealt JRich for Moses before FA started with that specific deal in mind. In that situation, both Dallas and Toronto would have a vested interest in feigning a prolonged negotiation through the press to avoid getting roped into the Miami/Lowry investigation. Arranging a trade that depends on a S&T that can't be legally agreed to yet is a gray area I'm sure they'd like to avoid wading into.
Could JJ Reddick sign and trade also fill in the gap with the remaining salary? For instance, Reddick goes to the Nets and Toronto gets Powell, Brown and Nets Second rounder from last year, Reggie Perry. Or something similar to that???
Edit- nevermind, I don't think Perry makes as much. although could Reddick still be a part of this in some way?