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Originally Posted by Budapest Maverick
No, it's not premature at all. He is a decent athlete (not great) with no back to the basket skills, a decent shooter, a good defender, a bad passer, and a player who has limited handles for any perimeter position, including being an undersized PF. It is what it is, there is zero chance he becomes a star, and you have to be a huge homer to say otherwise. Or you didn't watch him play up until now, that's another possibility.
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A "good defender" and "decent shooter" can evolve into a great defender and great shooter if a player is given a chance. His salary will guarantee that he'll get a better opportunity to improve those skills than most players in the league.
And at 24 there certainly is an upside so I wouldn't count him out just yet considering he is in a situation that will allow him to play to his limits.
Not saying you won't be correct when all is said and done but I don't see how you can be so sure that he can never elevate to star level.