I have heard multiple analysts say that Scoot could have gone #1 in many drafts. I'm absolutely certain that if Shaedon had stayed in school he would have gone ahead of Scoot and Miller. He's a better shooter and he's just as athletic. I think Scoot/Shae is the kind of foundation that you build a contender around..... and they're so young. We have the opportunity to really build around this group. I'm psyched.
Yeah they're an awesome duo. I'm excited to see what Ant can do as well. If Dame and Grant want to give it their all with these guys Id welcome their leadership. But if they're not committed it's probably better to look at sending them elsewhere.
I know it's not the cool thing, and harshing the buzz, but I'd really like to see Scoot actually play at least 40-50 games against NBA competition; and see Sharpe make major strides next year, before anointing them a championship duo. I think doing so at this point is premature squared
The foundation is there and I'm extremely excited to see what this duo can do and become. What I'm a little unsure right now is if Cronin is the man to round up this team down the line and even more unsure how invested Jody Allen is into this team and her willingness to spend for a contender.
Hopefully, both of them start playing some fucking legitimate defense. I'll be rooting for both of them.
I've been vocal that pairing any no-D guard with Dame isn't going to win anything because he doesn't play defense. I've also been vocal that I don't think Dame can be the #1 on a championship team. I've also said Dame isn't the best blazer of all time because he doesn't play defense. So... nice try?
I agree, he will not be a better three-point shooter. I feel comfortable saying he will be a better distributor and defender. I would guess equal or better finisher.
I liked the stuff I heard Scoot and his family say after he was drafted. I like his approach. I think he's mature for his age. I think he's about as good an heir apparent to Dame as there is. That said, I'd like Dame to hang around to mentor him. But, while I think they both have the intangible quality, the it factor, their games are going to be so different. I actually think Scoot's qualities will make him better at making the players around him better than Dame, although I don't see him becoming the scorer and definitely not the shooter Dame is. I think he projects as a better creator with the dribble and I think he can create offense off his defense and even will be an asset on the boards. I think he and Dame can co-exist for several stretches a game but probably with Scoot at the point -- this will work a lot better with Scoot than with Ant.
It’s sad so many here put a player over the team. Dame has made half a billion dollars… his life will be good no matter what happens.
