01-31-2021, 03:20 PM
(01-31-2021, 03:12 PM)Fuerza1 Wrote: Bane is one of the best 3PT shooters in the NBA already and that is not hyperbole. He is a rookie and although he is 22 years old, he has plenty of room to improve. Younger does not always equal = more potential, or older = less potential; that is a common myth.
I don't disagree with this, and my point wasn't about age. I have NO problem with drafting older guys, and I feel like players can continue to improve well into their 30's.
My thinking was about the potential limitations with Bane's ceiling in terms of length, speed, etc. It's very possible that he'll continue to shoot well enough for these things not to matter so much, and his intangibles are obviously off the charts.
I'm not trying to trash Bane. I like him. And actually, I HATED Green prior to the draft. I'm just pointing out that there are aspects to this that can change over time. Green has exceeded my expectations, to this point, and I never for one second thought the Mavs were going to contend this season regardless of who they drafted or signed in free agency during the off-season (though I did think they'd be better than they have been, obviously). So, for me, it's ALL about the future. Give me the guy who will be better in 4 years. It might still be Bane, and if it is, BAD PICK!