I've had the same thought. This environment is gonna help a lot of guys who are gym warriors, while hurt guys who actually rely on the crowd to get some energy. Nurk shooting 96% from the line is no accident right now I believe. Thought Dame was in the latter group until last night.
Way back when Trent was playing his rookie year summer league, Billups said Gtjr would be the steal of the second and thought he was made to succeed. Butler did very little as expected, his first couple years in the league and was selected 30th. Im thinking that GTjr will be a similar type player in a couple years. Hoopguru, Sep 19, 2018
This has everything to do with opportunity and nothing with playing in the same gym. Warren has always been a bucket and now the Pacers need his scoring more than ever, and Porter had never topped 30 minutes in a game before and now strung three of those including a 40 minute game, together.
Not everybody's got it, but If I remember correctly Trent was twice the hustler and hard worker that Drexler was. Just saying I think he got that work ethic from his father. Not the skills, so to speak, though work ethic helps develop skills.
It doesn't hurt that his father was an NBA player, gave him access to many things the rest of us can only dream of. I want to make it clear I'm not saying GTJr was spoiled or hasn't earned anything, just that he obviously had something in him that many people don't have. Add to that access to someone who played the sport professionally, and it's a good combo.
Trent like Dame worked very hard at their craft with desire and drive. Some people just out work most people.
Oh no. Not spoiled at all. Its just life. Its also why we see so many child stars of parent actresses. They grow up in that lifestyle, they are used to it, easier to adapt and fit in when they get older and eventually possibly ride that advantage all the way to the top like TrentJr.
NBA Comparison: Buddy Hield Strengths: Strong 6’6, 215-pound body frame for an NBA 2-guard … Tough and physical swingman … Fundamentally sound player … Known for being a high level shooter, especially from beyond the arc … Compact and consistent jumper … Sweet shooting touch … Can shoot the three off screens or pull-up in mid-range spots … Impressive scoring instincts/shot-maker … Clutch player who wants the ball in his hands at the end of games … Can finish through contact … Makes good use of floaters and improvised runners in the lane … Knows his strengths and plays with great technique … Not afraid of taking big shots in big situations … Can get hot from three by both spotting up and off the dribble … Has very good range on his jumper … Decent scorer off the dribble … Can score off the move and from all three levels … Excellent free throw shooter … A successful scorer in the open floor … A good scorer on straight line drives … Adequate playmaker … Uses his size to gain post position and to clear space for rebounding … Good rebounder … Plays with poise … Exhibits solid decision making and passing ability … Can drive the ball effectively with either hand … Aggressive player and will crash the glass on both ends … When he’s locked in defensively and competing, he can move his feet and stay in front of his man … Strong enough to switch onto bigger players … Aggressive in playing the passing lanes … Has good instincts for coming up with steals … Built a reputation for being a high character kid and a leader … Bloodlines and growing up around the game give him a leg up on competition … Weaknesses: Average run/jump athlete … Lacks explosiveness … Does not possess quick feet or lateral quickness… Plays mostly below the rim … Does not have an ideal combination of size, length, and leaping ability, which can make it hard for him to fight for rebounds or make plays at the rim at the next level … Can be a streaky shooter … Spotty shot selection at times … An inefficient scorer from inside the arc … Lacks an elite first step off the dribble … He’s not overly creative or explosive with the ball in his hands … Would rather bulldoze his way through opponents on his way to the basket … Lacking great speed, he relies heavily on his strength … Does not create for his teammates as much as you’d like to see … Can be categorized as a reluctant (or even bad) passer, often becoming too focused on scoring on offense … Decent, but not elite, ball-handler … Does not project as a great perimeter defender at the next level … Lacks fluidity in his movements for a wing player … Gives inconsistent effort on the defensive end of the floor … May struggle to guard quicker and more athletic players in one-on-one situations …Will need to show that he can consistently excel on defense … Prone to gamble for steals … Overall: Gary Trent Jr. is a potential first round pick in this year’s draft … He has a strong frame and great confidence as a shooter … Theoretically, he could fill the role of a 3&D at the next level … But he’ll have to buy into that role first, as he’s shown to primarily place his focus on just trying to be a scorer … Notes: Son of former NBA player, Gary Trent, The “Shaq of the MAC” … Attended Prolific Prep for his senior year in Napa, California … Measured 6’6, 215 lbs with a 6’8.5 wingspan at the 2017 Nike Hoop Summit … Measured at 6’3, 182 lbs, with a 6’4 wingspan at the 2014 Nike Elite 100 … Measured 6’5.5’’ in shoes, with a 6’6.5’’ wingspan and 193 lbs at the 2015 Nike Basketball Academy …
The best player off Portand't bench wasn't exactly clearing a high bar, but he was playing well. But NOTHING like this. I've talked to NBA people and Trent wasn't someone they game planned for. Now he is more likely to be a focus of the scouting report. If that escapes you, no problem. It's why I don't post as much here anymore.
Great 3pt Shooter + Variance = Unsustainably Great 3pt Shooting But he’s probably a 40%+ 3-point shooter, can create his own, and doesn’t panic pass-up good 3’s... so we got all that goin’ for us.
