Change My Mind: Trent = Wes Matthews

I'm calling him an aggressive Allen Crabbe.

 

Trent = poor man's John Jenkins

 

2 things I've learned:
Gary Trent Sr. should be in the movies (arms and chest still look great)
Biebs should be on a volleyball court (get to use jumping and athleticism, but no macro decision-making required)

 

Traveled his ass off on that last dunk.

 

Since when is 4 steps a travel? LOL

 

CJ is the most underrated player on this board.

 

I'd call Trent Gerald Henderson with a 3 pt shot

 

Bradley Beal

 

He isn't nearly as athletic.

He's an engaged Allen Crabbe, with a better handle, who gives more effort on D.

 

Sane version of J.R. Smith? I liked one of the old-timers during the summer league compare him to Mitch Richmond.

 

Crabbe was pretty engaged on defense before we spoiled him.

 

College? Well that's just crap. He never played D then either.

Also wasn't his player comparison like Hubert Davis or something?

Defense lol

 

No, that's Aminu.

 

LULZ!! I was right!! He was a garbage defender and compared to Hubert.



NBA Comparison: Hubert Davis
Strengths: A lethal spot-up shooter with terrific range … Text book shooting form. Displays a consistent stroke with excellent mechanics on his jumper, releasing the ball off his fingertips with great ease in one silky-smooth motion … Has outstanding footwork and generates proper elevation on his shot. Squares his shoulders and feet to the basket … Appears to have tremendous range on his 3-ball, and has shown the ability to drain it from the NBA-line with no hitch in his natural release … Due to his feathery touch and the great feel, he excels when it comes to converting on floaters and various acrobatic attempts in and around the paint … Understands how to move wihout the ball … Has shown flashes of creating opportunities off the bounce in a ½ court set or attacking his opponent head on off the dribble … Decent vision and passing ability for an off guard … Because of his length and athleticism, he can be a very effective on-ball defender along the wing … Impressive physical tools allow him to literally drape and swarm opposing players, which have contributed to steals and timely deflections … Has prototypical height (6'6) for a shooting guard at the next level and is a good athlete.

Weaknesses: Has yet to show any type of consistency when it comes to creating his own shot off the dribble … Has predominantly been relegated to catching and shooting the ball … At this particular stage, the lack of any significant 1-on-1 ability along the wings against opposing college defenders is a bit concerning in regards to his offensive potential at the professional-level … Individual moves consisting of more than 2 decisive dribbles appear to be out of his comfort zone …Needs to improve upon his ball-handling and develop a repertoire of reliable moves he can go to when opponents play him exclusively for his shot … Needs to develop more intensity. At times, appears very nonchalant when on the hardwood, whether it be diagnosing the defense with the ball in his hands on the outside, going through the motions within an offensive set, or defensively … Due to his relaxed demeanor on the court, he has a tendency to not be engaged on every possession, especially when playing defense … Exhibits a very upright stance, most notably when he is on the help-side and is expected to rotate over to stop the ball … Because of the poor implementation of proper fundamental technique, there were many instances in which he was not able to converge upon the offensive threat and help his teammate(s) out … Not an overwhelming finisher within the key, as a majority of his points are accumulated below the rim due to his lack of elite explosiveness … It is imperative that he improve upon absorbing contact and sustaining poise along the perimeter and at the basket when looking to score ... Not a physical specimen who is blessed with other-worldly athleticism, but has a good frame which he can continue to strengthen and build upon.

 

Mid Season we'll be saying Ed Davis.

 

No, i didnt watch him in college. I just remember him playing good D when he played for injured Batum in his 1st (?) year.

 

Trent Jr isn't nearly as fluid or athletic as all these optimistic comps and his weaknesses held true in summer league--team d, finishing around the rim and vision.

Good chance to stick as an NBA player (decent on ball and switch D tools, low TO%, potential high volume/% 3pt shooter, competitive) but his SL performance didn't indicate any sort of starter on a good team upside imo.

Simons on the other hand...whew. I don't think it's outrageous to say he has top 5 offensive upside in this class. With some more strength and handle development, he really looks like one of those guys that will be able to get wherever he wants w/ the ball. And for a guy that shoots it as well as he does...that's scary. Just how good he becomes on that end will come down to whether he'll have enough strength, handle and aggressiveness to draw fouls / not be a settler and if he can at least develop into a quality secondary playmaker.

Zach Lavine is the popular comp for him. And while Zach is more explosive, I think Anfernee has a higher IQ and is a better shooter.

My hope for him is that Curry has a solid year for us and opts out which opens up those back-up guard minutes. He's not as far away from contributing as some think.

 

Trent has a lot of similarities as Klay Thompson did coming out of Washington St.

Lethal Volume 3pt Shooter
Not That Fluid or Athletic
Questionable Finisher Around the Rim
Questionable Defender
Solid Strength
Short Arms

I hope Trent becomes Klay-lite.

As far as Anfernee, I like that comparison. I think Anfernee might have a quicker first step and might be faster though, while Zach is a more explosive leaper.