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Old 05-07-2018, 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Gazoo View Post
Then why doesn't Manchester United own his rights? "His athletic ability is unreal." Yes, but his skill is s**t.

Guys in the NBA can shoot. Really, really, really well. KA shot 57% from the floor (layups), but 51% from the FT line and 2/15 from 3 (0.133). He can't shoot.

Collins shot 65% from the field, 48% from 3, and 74% from the line in his 1 year of college. THAT'S potential.

Smart NBA executives don't just say "he's tall and fast, draft him." There's only 2 rounds, right? In the NFL there are . . . what . . . 74 rounds and 18,000 players drafted? Sure they'll throw a draft pick at someone just to see how it pans out.
There are lots of guys in the NBA that can't shoot. There are guys shooting free throws at under 50% getting playing time. Andre Drummond shot over 42% this year for the first time in 6 seasons. Clint Capela shot 17% his rookie year. This years rookie of the year (Ben Simmons) shot 56%, but he went #1 overall based on athletic ability and skill.

Each of these guys, despite being bad shooters, are in the NBA because they bring a specific skill.

Kostas can play in the NBA without being a good shooter, but he will have to improve on defense.

The good thing about the current g-league structure and the introduction of 2-way contracts, he doesn't have to be ready today to get drafted late. Someone can use a late pick on him and stash him in the G-League for a couple of years. It may end up being a risk someone is willing to take.
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