Sometimes there is no real expertise that drives our interest in young players. We just eyeball them, or listen to them talk, and make judgements about them.
I happen to like O-Max. I like his attitude and I like his aggressiveness. To me, he feels like the kind of player who will "get it." I think though, he's more likely to see time on the court next year.
Jaden Hardy, however, makes me squirm a little. Every so often he starts to feel a little like DiAngelo Russell and just wants to "beat his man"... and then suddenly he's a team guy again. I'm not entirely sold on him long term.
I happen to like O-Max. I like his attitude and I like his aggressiveness. To me, he feels like the kind of player who will "get it." I think though, he's more likely to see time on the court next year.
Jaden Hardy, however, makes me squirm a little. Every so often he starts to feel a little like DiAngelo Russell and just wants to "beat his man"... and then suddenly he's a team guy again. I'm not entirely sold on him long term.