GAME 59: DAL (35-24) vs. NOP (23-36): 125-118 WIN!

[SleepingHero]

Seriously, what exactly do either of you guys think he's going to be? Do you think he's going to be a real 3 and D guy? The best case scenario for him now is that he turns into Garrett Temple. High energy guy who can play some D with very modest stats.

Do we need this guy?

I mean it's hard to get an accurate comp on such a unique player. Like you said he can go 25 minutes without scoring a single point, yet have an impact on the game in other areas such as good ball movement and defense (not saying last night was a perfect example of that). 

But to say his absolute best case scenario is Garrett Temple, when he is only 21 and has shown improvement compared to his rookie year is a little premature.

I'd say his best case scenario is 2015 Iggy Warriors version. A guy who comes off the bench, scores 7-8 points, plays all-NBA defense, and can be a pseudo-point guard. 

I think that's pretty realistic too, given that he doesn't need to add much to his offensive game other than be a little bit more aggressive and controlled. He already has the passing instincts, and his defense has shown to have the potential to be elite.

I mean look at him in MIA:

https://mobile.twitter.com/MavsDraft/sta...5922612230

It's not easy containing a Jimmy Butler drive and forcing a contested fadeaway.