I'm with you. And personally always nervous about guys coming in already with an eye on the next level. Because it could impact how they fit in with team chemistry and if they're willing to accept a role. Might be better to go with a guy who is accepting of a role and just wants to help the team win. Obviously, that guy likely won't be nearly as talented as Watkins.
what meant is that a player like Watkins even if was number 1 option here or wherever, that would not be his role in NBA. NBA team would want to see if he could be a rotation player in their system.
Well wouldn’t we basically be playing him at the 4 when he is or would be a 3?I'm sorry for both the confusion and my general lack or articulation
He's fine fitting into an offensive and not being the primary option..,what the concern is some school might use him out of position out of a lack of depth at that position. He had a school reach out that thought he'd make a good point foward and primary ball handler ..no interest. Had a team with a good post that wanted him to with 2 man with him...no interest in being a spot up shooter. How he's used, where he's used is more important then everything running through him
Agree and all his numbers ppg, FG%, FT% 3pt fg% and rebounds per game improved a little last year with Kansas State. He'd be a great get imho.
I don't sew how he fits here based on your statement. We need a PF, not another wing
Thanks for the clarificationI'm sorry for both the confusion and my general lack or articulation
He's fine fitting into an offensive and not being the primary option..,what the concern is some school might use him out of position out of a lack of depth at that position. He had a school reach out that thought he'd make a good point foward and primary ball handler ..no interest. Had a team with a good post that wanted him to with 2 man with him...no interest in being a spot up shooter. How he's used, where he's used is more important then everything running through him
Thanks again. This approach shows he's mature and has a good head on his shoulders to begin with.
when compared to Castle? They aren't close in my opinion. Watkins lacks that quick twitch burst. Obviously that doesn't mean he isn't immensely talented, he just isn't Vince Carter-esque
Eh, as the last 3 weeks have played out I've sold myself on not necessarily NEEDING a PF, especially if the "other" option is someone like Watkins. Sure we wouldn't have a deep front court when it comes to size, but the trade off for insane offensive versatility positions 1 through 4 is worth it. You're bigger at the 4 regardless than last year with Ledlum if it's a mix of Scott, RJ, Watkins, Zuby at the 4...and in the very sporadic times they play Zuby and Vince together (again I think this will be rare as of now) you're definitely big enough.
I get what you're saying Dave, and I agree with a lot of it, however, our HOF coach said we need a PF. Obviously he can walk that back, just a concern.
In the immortal words of Ross Geller PIVOT PIVOT PIVOT PIVOT!
I’m not sure what you see that makes you think they aren’t close. Castle is a great athlete but I don’t see this out of the world athleticism. Plenty of proof of Watkins displaying great athleticism. Maybe it’s more you have a higher opinion of his athleticism and not a lesser one of Watkins. To me, as vertical athletes, there is little difference. Castle a little better side to side but he’s also shorter and more of a guard defender.
10 points. Come on, 20 years from now his kids could be debating someone on redfans about his senior year production and as you know every point matters.
