08-10-2023, 01:48 PM
(08-10-2023, 01:18 PM)KillerLeft Wrote: Yeah, he can let one fly if he’s wide open, which is great, and he might even continue the trend of improving that skill playing next to Luka.
I just want to caution folks that he’s not a “wing” on offense, really. He’s going to be ignored by the defense if he isn’t actively involved as a screener or cutter. His main competition for minutes, weirdly, is probably Powell/Holmes. Put him at the 4 with Kleber (or even Grant Williams) at the 5, and he’ll fit in pretty damn well.
Agree, he’ll be used offensively where he’s most effective- as the roll man in the pick and roll. He’s very efficient as the roll man. His 3-point shooting is being underrated though. He’s improved every year for the past 4 years. He shot 33.8% percent from three last year. League average was 34.2 % last year. He’s not a liability there like many will assume.
I predict Derrick Jones Jr will play more minutes this season than either
Maxi or Grant Williams. I think he’ll fit that well with our roster. I do wish we had paid him more than the minimum and had a 2nd year option. I may be wrong but I really anticipate him working out well for us this season.