07-12-2022, 11:28 AM
I can understand the “start him off simple” POV about Hardy playing off-ball. But…
I think playing off-ball is a whole different skillset, and much more difficult than many of us realize.
And, I think the entire allure of Hardy is his ability to create shots (for himself, so far) off of the dribble. My opinion is that you lean into what he is, because that’s why you drafted him.
If that takes longer, it takes longer. The mistake would be positioning yourself to NEED him to play right away if he’s not up to it.
I think playing off-ball is a whole different skillset, and much more difficult than many of us realize.
And, I think the entire allure of Hardy is his ability to create shots (for himself, so far) off of the dribble. My opinion is that you lean into what he is, because that’s why you drafted him.
If that takes longer, it takes longer. The mistake would be positioning yourself to NEED him to play right away if he’s not up to it.