Guy looked much improved and significantly more confident. Really liked what I seen out of him in the first preseason game. I also like hearing the reports that he has basically mirrored Durants schedule to spend every second he can around him and soak up as much as possible.
He scored an easy 18 tonight. Hitting his threes with confidence. Stronger now...seems to be more bouncy too. Actually taking guys to the rim... Also calls for the ball with smaller guys on him and looks to make a decisive move once he has it Hopefully, he'll break out this year. If he does, we'll be looking nice for this year for sure with him but definitely in the future. He's just such a versatile player to have on a team.
The absence of Green and Brooks let Smith shine. JSJ is a system player and Green and Brooks are not. The spacing helps too. I’m sure the KD on the daily doesn’t hurt either. The perfect storm is happening for him; hopefully he will become more than anyone ever thought he could be. Seems like a likable person who will put in work to find his success.
Amen, Durant, and Senguns gravity + selfishness + playmaking = Bari getting great looks and open lanes. I said it before, IF we stay relatively healthy and IF Bari and Reed hit 40% from 3 we are winning it all.
I mean, the potential was always there, he was considered the first pick of the draft and ended up being 3rd. Just needed some time to put it together.
that 7 game playoff series against GSW really allowed Sengun, Amen, and Jabari to grow quickly and take it to another level
I don't like the Warriors but they have great coaching. They put a mirror in front of the Rockets that displayed every flaw that needed fixing.
People often discuss the Amen/Sengun fit, but I think the Amen/Bari fit is really intriguing and just as important. Both are versatile defenders - it's incredibly valuable that Amen can cover the opposing team's #1 and Bari the #2. Bari shines in the areas Amen lacks and vice versa. They really are fantastic complements.
Smith looks absolutely jacked compared to last year. If he hits 38% of his trees and begins to create a little offense for himself, we might have ourselves a late bloomer. You have to keep in mind he is still extremely young. He shot super efficiently in college. He’s been adding muscle and working on other elements of his game in the pros. It is rational to expect him to improve his shooting over the next couple years as his body kind of round into a final form. I am not even sure if we will need Clint for that long because I would like to see Smith get some minutes at the five
