06-12-2025, 07:00 AM
(06-11-2025, 08:53 PM)Winter Wrote: I like him fine, but he's not the perimeter threat I hoped he would be.
One of the things I liked all "draft Walter Clayton" posts in this forum, was that he's type of guy like to see coming off the bench in certain situations. Hardy is just too inconsistent and he has terrible tunnel vision on most nights. I really don't know if Walter Clayton is exactly who I want at that spot, but that's the "type". I'd really like a reliable ball handler who can shoot outside and isn't afraid to - a Seth Curry type (his first stint here anyway).
Another way to look at this is what happens if Klay gets hurt. That could happen pretty easily, and Max just doesn't provide any consistent threat from outside. Exum really isn't that guy either. I don't think we need anyone playing 25 mpg, but we could use some situational help. Powell will just sit most nights and players like Hardy and Martin can all be moved for something more useful.
I think you can make a more productive offensive bench by moving some players who are after-thoughts on this team.
He definately needs to be a little better open three shooter. I also think he needs to be a little more impactful on man to man defense. Being able to create off the dribble as a secondary creator is huge. That is his big swing skill.
Although, I like him. I think he is a smart player and mostly makes the correct plays. He has great size and is still young. I am not sure if he is a long term starter, but I think he is a good player and should be in their plans moving forward.
Although point taken.