Originally Posted by Gazoo
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.
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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.