06-23-2025, 12:15 PM
I am not firm yet and want to see him play in the NBA. I imagine we will see a lot of experimentation next year....especially if they keep this weird fitting team mostly together.
For me, I think it boils down to offense and defense. I have strong hopes that in time (maybe sooner than later) Cooper can be your #2 creator when on the floor. If so, this opens up so many more things. Heck maybe he coudl be your 1B creator, but I think that will need more time.
On defense, I think he is going to be best guarding 3's and 4's. Use his length to play the passing lanes and also be a guy who can protect the rim as a secondary rim protector. I think having chase around the elite guards is going to be a tough ask.
We will see though. I want to go into next year with an open mind. I am not expecting perfect, but I am sure Kidd will look to expand his comfort zones from the start.
For me, I think it boils down to offense and defense. I have strong hopes that in time (maybe sooner than later) Cooper can be your #2 creator when on the floor. If so, this opens up so many more things. Heck maybe he coudl be your 1B creator, but I think that will need more time.
On defense, I think he is going to be best guarding 3's and 4's. Use his length to play the passing lanes and also be a guy who can protect the rim as a secondary rim protector. I think having chase around the elite guards is going to be a tough ask.
We will see though. I want to go into next year with an open mind. I am not expecting perfect, but I am sure Kidd will look to expand his comfort zones from the start.
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