08-22-2023, 12:13 PM
(08-21-2023, 09:54 PM)surfpuckmd Wrote: I also think Hardy can become a star player. I hate the Jordan Clarkson and Jordan Poole comparisons. I think Hardy will be better than either. I think he has the potential to become an all-star and I think he'll be closer to Bradley Beal than Jordan Clarkson.
Not sure he'll be able to score that many points on the Mavericks though. I can imagine us trading him for an elite defensive player. I'm not sure the Mavericks would be able to afford his next contract should he become a 22 ppg scorer.
Clarkson and Poole are elite 6th men. Hardy was a second round pick. If he reaches the level of those guys, it will be a huge win. Beal would be his absolute ceiling, but I would be very satisfied if he turns into an elite 6th man.