To be fair, the same could be said after initial reports, rumors, and comments made after the Khryapa-Monia training camp...
Agreed. We hear about this shit every year. Rarely do we see significant change. Fingers crossed though.
Why does that have to be race-related rather than "untapped potential of a supposed unicorn" related? I mean, were people asked about Layman, Connaughton, and Plumlee?
It doesn't have to be about race (and I hope it isn't), but ML hasn't done anything to warrant it. Crabbe also has "untapped potential of a supposed unicorn," but isn't getting the same attention.
I disagree with that. Crabbe doesn't have the combo of size and athleticism where he shows glimpse of "potential" that Meyers has.
Exactly. Meyers is the biggest guy on the team, possibly the strongest, and arguably the best pure shooter. The impact that would have on the team as a whole if he were able to actually play basketball effectively would be immense. That's why people ask about Meyers--because if he ever put it all together, that development in and of itself would make this team a championship contender, and I don't think we have anyone else you can say that about.
He's also the slowest of foot, panicky player we have who is 7-1 but doesn't protect the rim. I hope you are right, that it is possible for him to "put it all together." But, until he shows more, the extra attention is unwarranted. Moe's physical abilities are off the charts. To me, he is the more intriguing player.
I am definitely not impressed with the Biebs. At least not yet. Maybe he'll turn into Joel Pryzbilla version 2.0 or something, but it better come quick.
Meyers is not slow...he's been hesitant and lacks good footwork in the paint but he's 7'1 and can actually run full court and finish a fast break...I think he covers a lot of ground in the open court. He doesn't have quickness but he has speed and a really long stride running the court..his biggest challenge is decision making in traffic
The thing is, I'm not even saying that it is possible for him to put it all together, just speculating as to what it would mean for our team if he ever did. I agree that I have a lot more hope/expectation in Moe's production this year than in MyLe's, but I disagree that the attention to Meyers is unwarranted.
