No multiple options on the poll ? Amen seems like the most logical option but Bari, Tari and Sheppard will also Improve with the gravity of KD.
Alpi's numbers will be superior but not what I would consider a leap. I think his assists and efficiency will jump up just by being surrounded by superior talent. I believe in Jabari and Tari as essential role players but no more. Reed's can't be considered a leap either as he barely played last year. Amen will be an all star at minimum as well as all defense. I could see all nba. I expect him to run the show a lot more. Amen's leap is coming soon and it will be special.
Sheppard averaged like 3-4 ppg, he should be averaging double digits if nothing goes wrong....... The shooting part should be at least much improved. Next up are Jabari and Amen......but not as drastic as in +7.....
JG's below average efficiency (worse than Cam Thomas) 17.5 FGAs / 21 pts will be replaced by KD's elite efficiency (better than SGA) 18 FGAs / 26.6 pts now Dillon's 12 FGAs plus 2 of FVVs 12 FGAs should be divided among Amen, Jabari, and Sengun so I expect Amen from 10 FGAs last season to 16 this upcoming season Jabari from 10 FGAs last season to 16 this upcoming season Alpi from 15 FGAs last season to 17 this upcoming season it depends on the three of them who can maximize the additioanal shots they're getting this season
100% agree. I just want to see Jabari pop next year. Like shoot 45% from 3 and average 19 a game for a #1 seed
This is the most exciting part of the KD trade for me. Everyone should look better and have better numbers.
I believe that Sengun made the “leap” 2 years ago and Amen made the “leap” last year. Tari, if healthy, is poised for the “leap” this year. Jabari and Reed will hopefully be valuable role players.
Tari is a guy that I see a lot of excitement about and I don't really get it, so on a personal level that would be really interesting for me if he improved significantly.
All of them will but in a variation of ways. Jabari improves to 38% from threes, 2 more FGAs, 15pts ppg. Eason's leap is health. Plays in 70 games, plays smarter. Reed's leap is his confidence, averages 12ppg from the bench playing without fear of making mistakes Amen scores 19 ppg plus dpoy winner and gets his first All Star trip. Sengun now that the offense is ran thru KD and him gets 18fgs, 7.5 FTA for 23.6 pts/10 rebounds and 7 assists. 2nd best center. Three all stars: KD,Alpi and Amen.
Amen is likely to make the most important jump. I voted him in a snap judgement. Thinking about it, probably should have picked Reed as he's got the easiest path for a jump. Eason, I expect he's better than he played while recovering from surgery. Sengun, could have a good jump if he gets back to finishing. JSJ....probably the lowest chance to make a leap. Not a bad chance...just worst of the 5.
I’d love a little growth from everyone as opposed to a leap from just one person. But I’m betting on Bari having a bounce back season. He’s going to get a lot more space and he needs a year to build up that long term shot confidence. I expect him to learn a lot from KD on how to get to his sweet spots. Tari likes those 18 foot post fades, so does KD.
Yeah I think Reed SHOULD be the one to make the biggest leap, because he's starting from the lowest floor. But I also think Amen is most likely. Lots of interesting food for thought in this thread though.
Are we talking any improvement or magnitude of improvement? Simply by virtue of what he did last season I will be shocked if Sheppard doesn't take some kind of leap, near 100% likelihood. I would easily bet on Thompson to have the most impactful leap, but I think him making a noticeable improvement is less likely than Sheppard's damn near guarantee.
Amen and Reed are the easy answers here but I chose Bari. I think Jabari is going to make the All-Star game. I think playing with Durant is going to give him the template he needs to take the next step.
I think Amen takes a leap and really establishes himself in the league I do think Amen / Bari will be the best duo on the team once KD is gone. I really believe in Bari being a superstar role player
