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[jorgeaam]

KJ has a reputation for being an excellent defender. And he is taller than most point guards and can jump out of the gym. If he can hit the corner three at 35%+ he will be a valuable NBA player. And yes players can improve their three point shot. Just look at D-Mo.

 

Houston gets a couple of dozen wide open looks at the three every game. KJ could be a valuable addition down the line.

 

What does him being taller than most point guards has to do with him? He's a SG/SF and can't handle the ball/pass, so he won't be playing PG in his career. 

 

I do agree that his athleticism is very good. But I don't see him making the leap to be a reliable source of 3 point shooting, at least not at this point in his career, and Houston isn't the kind of team that will take 3+ years developing a player who might never pan out, as we've seen with Covington, Canaan, Marcus Morris, etc. 

[clydesmoustache]

What does him being taller than most point guards has to do with him? He's a SG/SF and can't handle the ball/pass, so he won't be playing PG in his career.

I do agree that his athleticism is very good. But I don't see him making the leap to be a reliable source of 3 point shooting, at least not at this point in his career, and Houston isn't the kind of team that will take 3+ years developing a player who might never pan out, as we've seen with Covington, Canaan, Marcus Morris, etc.

His height could be beneficial with defending pgs. If he can do this he will be a great pickup. If not the move is a head scratcher due to the faults you have highlighted.

Edited by clydesmoustache, 01 March 2015 - 03:48 AM.

[jorgeaam]

His height could be beneficial with defending pgs. If he can do this he will be a great pickup. If not the move is a head scratcher due to the faults you have highlighted.

 

KJ McDaniels reminds me every bit of Gerald Green. Incredible athlete whose game is way behind at the start of his career.

[NorEastern]

What does him being taller than most point guards has to do with him? He's a SG/SF and can't handle the ball/pass, so he won't be playing PG in his career. 

 

I do agree that his athleticism is very good. But I don't see him making the leap to be a reliable source of 3 point shooting, at least not at this point in his career, and Houston isn't the kind of team that will take 3+ years developing a player who might never pan out, as we've seen with Covington, Canaan, Marcus Morris, etc. 

The thing about playing next to Harden is that the point guard does not even play the point guard position. All the point guard needs to go is to be able to guard other point guards.

[clydesmoustache]

The thing about playing next to Harden is that the point guard does not even play the point guard position. All the point guard needs to go is to be able to guard other point guards.

And hit threes!

[thejohnnygold]

Which brings us back to what I was saying.  If the coaches think they can improve his shot I think Morey finds a way to retain him.  If not, he gets packaged on draft day (most likely).  Obviously, it also comes down to the money.