I can't help but ask....why are we assuming a 19/20 year old's game is final and he has no room to grow? Asking about what to do when he asks for the max when he hasn't played even a SL game yet? Assuming he can't improve his handle? Assuming he can't improve his lift? I played some sports in college. Not anywhere near D1or anything but I didn't grow into my ability until 20/21 years old. Hops weren't at my peak until then, and I wasn't training my whole life to play in the NBA. Jabari has. When he develops and matures, I hink he can be a beast.
it's what I keep wondering as well. He just turned 19 last month yet a couple posters here want to set a cap on what he can improve on. He doesn't need to be Kyrie level at handling but he can for sure get better. he has the work ethic clearly
Maybe watch him play a few games in the NBA before making sweeping statements? I would think people would have learnt after Jalen Green.
No he doesn't nor can he put the ball on the floor. If his shot was so good, why did he shoot 40% from the floor? He's an ok shooter, but lets not act like he's Klay or Steph. Those college 3pt ers, LMA killed that range even early on. Not to mention LMA was alot stronger coming out. Go back and watch LMA vs Rockets in his early years.
We aren't assuming that but there's a reason why he went 3rd as the NBA really values the ability to create for yourself and others.
My thoughts are, he already has a fade, rise up, dirk move, and step back. So the reality is that repertoire is more than enough to score at will. He's gonna have a lot of room to score already in addition to the dunks. But he's so long he will likely be effective on the drive in no time and get to the line for a few easy baskets. He's gonna be fine. He looks a little uncomfortable at the FT line for some unknown reason despite the .79%, but that is good enough. So bottom line, if he can't drive and finish who cares, so many moves to score and create separation, but I think he drive the lane with success regardless.
Hey, thanks for this. Sure someone already said it, but I think you confused the scouting reports? This stuff is really encouraging. It took Rashard Lewis a few years to get this kind of package. It's very encouraging that he's got a bunch of little moves and counters to get space already. But that's all this is. The question about whether he can be more than RL on offense and be a big star is whether he can get from the three-point line to the rim with the dribble, either in the pick and roll or by beating his man or off the short roll. And whether he can grab and go lead the break. That's a ton to ask of a big man, and why Paolo went #1. To say Jabari could get there is saying he's going to take a considerable weakness and develop it into a well-well-above average for his size strength. I sure hope he can, but it seems a lot to hope that he can become anywhere near Banchero with the ball. I think the most we could reasonably hope for is Tatum or PG13.
But he'll have to pry the ball out of Woods hands first. . . . . . . . Oh man, how great is it that that's not really the case.?!
This. Green, Porter and Sengun are going to get this guy so many open shots and his defense and hustle will be infectious.
I know someone else who was drafted 3rd and ended up being considered the G.O.A.T, jus saying. Orlando and OKC had their reasons for taking the players they took, sometimes that might not be about the player they didn’t take skill set or potential. Let’s just let the guy get in camp, get some coaching and development and actually play some ball for us before we pass judgement. All you pro scouts/GMs/Player personnel guys will just have to wait and see what he really is. Can’t wait for Vegas summer league to see all these guys play a lil bit. But I’m sure the scouts/GMs will be back on here with their gavels, passing judgement based on those first few games of his career.
I don't like these shots either, but two important notes: 1) Sometimes in the playoffs, you will be aggressively forced into that shot in a handful of possessions. Guys like Paul, KD, Dirk, Kobe make those shots and it gives you an edge that your bailout shot is still getting you an efficient look even in a bad situation. I repeat though: if that's happening too often, your creators are being lazy (see: Carmelo). 2) He needs ONE step closer to the basket though, just one foot inside the 3pt line is pretty and swaggy but ultimately mediocre. If you're murdering that shot, then please take one extra step and at least get the defense away from your shooters while opening up new passing angles. This dude is going to destroy people off Green's penetration and Sengun's inside-out passing ability. I doubt he can ever be guarded that closely on this team.
