Originally Posted by
scottdude8
Agree with your premise, although that wasn't necessarily my argument. I don't think he's going to drastically change his measurables by returning (although I imagine they could improve a bit, especially the quickness stuff), but he could have a dominant, star-caliber season that makes those numbers much less important.
FWIW, we also keep forgetting how young Trevor is... he won't turn 19 until August. So even with another year he won't be "an older player" per se... he's more like Wendell on that count.
We also forget that Trevor came in with a reputation of being a knock-down three point shooter, although that didn't come to fruition (as oftentimes seems to happen with freshmen). We know how valuable a commodity shooting is in the NBA. If Trevor can shoot closer to 40% than 30% from deep, and combine that with a consistent year of stellar defense, he becomes a guy with a late-lottery floor as a "unique" prospect, regardless of the athleticism measurables, in my view.
Long story short, it seems like every year we hear about someone falling down draft boards because of these combine measurements (happens in football too). I really hope Trevor is getting sound advice, because it's looking like he could be a candidate to be that guy with these measurables. I really, really hope I'm wrong if he does choose to stay in the draft.
I mean, this is the Luke Kennard scenario. There are some differences (Kennard is one of the best shooters ever to come through Duke vs Trevor actually plays solid defense), but Kennard/Trevor aren't exactly speed/strength/agility gurus (Kennard did have good body fat).
The key is Trevor needs to be a very good shooter next year. That's really the only way he gets drafted in that 12-20. He isn't an elite athlete, and those who aren't elite need to do something elite.
So I agree with you Scott. Hope Trevor comes back. Hope he turns into a really good/elite shooter. And I hope he eats a little less
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