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everyone should know but clearly there are quite a few who prefer to make broad conclusions off the smallest of samples.
They just watched him in college. He probably works out more than fine, where his athleticism and skill set are restricted to small categories (individual, two on two, three on three). If you spent any time watching him in a college team setting, you knew he was a long, long way off. There's a reason I keep comparing him to Primo in this regard. He scored six points and couldn't even average 20 minutes a game. We won't know if this will pay off for another two or three years.
everyone should know but clearly there are quite a few who prefer to make broad conclusions off the smallest of samples.
You have to consider that he’s out there on the floor with a guaranteed contract, playing against a bunch of very, very hungry players trying to earn a shot at getting a spot on someone’s training camp roster. Plus, you have no idea what the coaching staff is telling him to work on specifically. We’ll really only know how good he might be when we see him in the preseason and early season games before the G-League starts playing. I think we’ll see him spending some time in Austin to get more playing time. His legs obviously aren't ready for the NBA yet. That’s why most of his shots are short.
He'll be alright. People still haven't learned summer league isn't the evaluation site. He was a great pick at 14. I thought it was too high for the Spurs to take him consensus wise, but I'm glad they did. As far as projections go, he's without a doubt the best fit in available forwards.
thought he looked jittery like he wants to do a lot, so your argument about hungry players, i don't really see it.
The thing with Bryant is that he's supossed to have a role playing skillset. It's hard to shine playing with D-leaguers under that role. Playing with NBA talent, he will probably look better.
It's funny how every time this year people freak out about the summer league as if it matters.
People focus on his offense, such I don't care too much about right now. The issue is his defense, getting out of position, lacking awareness, fouling way too much.
Those are the obvious things that need lots of work. We knew that coming in.
Those things are workable. I liked the glimpses he showed on defense, mainly his shot blocking and rim protection. He has a knack for coming off the weak side and altering shots.
Very true. Looking at his defensive highlights, it appeared to me a lot of his stops were timing based. He’s obviously not adapted to the speed of the NBA game and that’s got his defensive timing off.
This kid is gonna be nasty tbh.
lol perhaps a bit premature? Dude looks like he will be elite defensively with his steals and blocks and the way he covers guys end to end. And I love the way he communicates. And he’s a ing perfectionist you can see it in the way he cares so much. Kid is just warming up. But no doubt with his size and athleticism and zeal he’s gonna be a monster.
Like I keep saying, and others have said, but apparently you're not listening, he gets out of position, isn't reading things up to level yet. Defense isn't all about chase-down blocks, you understand? He's having to chase down because he's getting picked or off position.
Did you see the game he just played? Completely different player. Must have been nervous and getting accustomed to the speed. Had no problem staying in front of guys. Looks like he’ll be an incredible defender and a total menace on the ball and the blocks this time were mostly help blocks. Kid was everywhere and definitely looked the part this time. Legler couldn’t say enough good things about him. Of course he has tons to work on but all we can look for in summer league is the sparks and they were flying tonight.
He'll be to the Spurs what Michael Cooper was to the Showtime Lakers
Agree with Dad-body, he was out of position a lot but I think it'll get cleaned up mostly by time Nov rolls around
He got blown by a few times tonight as well, but he really competes.
Danny Green and Bruce Bowen had to decide to put in the work to be three and D guys. This kid was working at it in college. Not remotely worried about his development.
Having only watched highlights...Carter wasn't faultless defensively, but has tools, plays with intensity, and seems (off court etc) to understand that his path to success is as an elite low usage wing, that can develop more over time. No real surprise. Development over the course of the offseason, understanding the right level of separation for NBA athletes (give a bit of room, not too much) seem manageable things to improve on to become effective over time.
if you're not worried, hats off to you
As I said in first post…
Athletic deflection/shot-attempt defender
Struggles to defend further out
Maybe a bit timid on ideal shots
Maybe has some facilitation in him, but largely untapped
Ideal Vertical Explosivity, Slightly Less Ideal Laterally
Overall, I’m a big believer in see it to be it and felt Carter needed one more year at Arizona to fully idealize and realize what his skills were. But I think all those areas of issue can be worked through. He he to slow down and trust, respond, not just react.
IMO, he’s meant for years 2.5-4 of his rookie contract. Maybe he is an NBA impact player earlier than that, but speed of the game, fit, and decision making will take some time to build up to athletically, reactionally.
Carter Bryant needs a full season maybe two in the G league. Love his effort on defense. That’s the most important aspect of defense is trying hard. He has that for sure. Fun to watch on that side of the ball even if the IQ is lacking. Tremendous athlete. Not a high level processor of the game though. Offensively it’s pretty ugly. He is going to need lots of reps to build confidence in his shot and understand where to be. He is a project. Hopefully this project turns into something unlike Luka Samancic, Blake Wesley, Malaki Branham, Lonnie Walker and Josh Primo. He has a lot of tools can the Spurs developmental staff put it together. I’m extremely encouraged by the hustle and effort. Extremely worried about the basketball IQ.
If he has to spend a full season or two in G-league - he is a bust
gtfo
i see very very few g league games in his future - if any
Oh noes the new kid with one year of college was out of position!!!
He will be fine.
The Spurs would be doing him wrong if they don’t let him get minutes in the G League. First off the Spurs are not making the playoffs with Carter Bryant in the rotation the this season. He is just not ready. If you don’t see how raw he is you have some serious Spurs blinders on. Don’t be such a Homer lol
Low basketball IQ? He seems raw but that’s not one thing I’m seeing. Comparing him to Wesley and Branham and Primo is nonsense. He’s actually a very intuitive player on defense. Do you see him talking out there on the court and guiding his teammates? He’s got a little Draymond Green in him. I feel like some people are judging him on highlights and not watching the whole game here.
He doesn’t have much of a bag on offense but he was still trying stuff. If he cleans up a few things, plays that level of d and gets to the point of where he can make open 3 pointers he will be a great player for spurs this year. I could easily see him ending up being better than sochan and castle if things play right. His shot looks so much more pure already than those guys. And he has a higher ceiling with his god given tools. Seems like the kind of kid who won’t be satisfied until he realizes it too.
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