SL Game 3: MIA vs. DAL | 2:00pm CST on ESPN2

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OMax looked 10x better in last year's summer league. So much so we were thinking how many minutes he'd get in the regular season.

I don't think this year's roster and scheme helps Omax look good at all.

Everything people say about Hardy (that I disagree with) is true of O-Max. They're allowing (asking?) him to play a role on offense for which he's not currently suited. His path to NBA minutes is on the defensive end, and he needs to be in the corner, ready to shoot or cut backdoor occasionally, on offense. 

Having said that, summer league doesn't really allow for almost anyone to look good on offense. He's so clearly a defender with difference-making potential I am not deterred by his showing this summer in the slightest. It might mean he doesn't get into games as soon as we hope, but I don't think it says much about his long-term trajectory.