Look at it this way: the only other guys the Mavs have who are even close to Ament's size on the wing are PJW and Naji ...and neither one of them can shoot.
Oh, and you have Flagg -- but he can't shoot threes either! Of course, he's obviously talented and we all think he'll improve, right?
I think Ament can and will improve as a shooter because, like Flagg, he's talented and high character -- AND he has a strong history as a shooter. During his junior and senior years at high school, he was widely regarded as an elite recruit and versatile shooter. But like many high-volume freshman prospects, his overall efficiency fluctuated.
A standout six-game run during the heart of conference play where he shot 13-26 from three provides a look at his peak efficiency compared to his full-season totals. In another six-game stretch of conference play, he averaged 23.0 points while hitting 44.6% from the field and 37.5% from three. His mid-range shooting jumping from 24% in his first nine games to 39% in his next seven. Small sample but he only played 35 games as a freshman and he was playing injured in the postseason.
If Ament is there at 9 the Mavs have to take him and develop him. He's the only potentially obtainable guy besides Brown who I think could become the second best player on a championship team.
Oh, and you have Flagg -- but he can't shoot threes either! Of course, he's obviously talented and we all think he'll improve, right?
I think Ament can and will improve as a shooter because, like Flagg, he's talented and high character -- AND he has a strong history as a shooter. During his junior and senior years at high school, he was widely regarded as an elite recruit and versatile shooter. But like many high-volume freshman prospects, his overall efficiency fluctuated.
A standout six-game run during the heart of conference play where he shot 13-26 from three provides a look at his peak efficiency compared to his full-season totals. In another six-game stretch of conference play, he averaged 23.0 points while hitting 44.6% from the field and 37.5% from three. His mid-range shooting jumping from 24% in his first nine games to 39% in his next seven. Small sample but he only played 35 games as a freshman and he was playing injured in the postseason.
If Ament is there at 9 the Mavs have to take him and develop him. He's the only potentially obtainable guy besides Brown who I think could become the second best player on a championship team.
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