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1. I would agree that he's generally average but his strengths fit well with our team. He shoots the 3 well, which we do a lot. He can play both guard positions, he defends adequately, and has developed a reputation as a guy who HAS to be accounted for at the end of tight games.
2. If we have a last second shot opportunity to tie or win a game and we have TP, TD, Manu, and Mason on the floor (not that we would want that lineup in anything other than a last second shot opportunity) we have 4 guys who have to be guarded in such a situation, and all 4 of them could conceivably take and make a big shot. That helps.
3. His defense is middling and spotty, but you have to think it'll get better with more time in SA. He certainly seems like a hardworking, unselfish guy who will work hard to get better on that end.
4. Overall, his demeanor and intelligence make him a Spur. He'll step up and dominate when he needs to or when a game is flowing that way, but he's not going to for minutes or shots or have any kind of ego. That at ude is a must for success with our team.
5. He's in that age range where he has enough experience to know what he's doing and earn playing time and patience from Pop, but he's still young enough that he has plenty of athleticism and hop in his step. Plus
6. The best part about Mason is that, though he might be "average" in 2 guard production categories, we are paid a lot less for him than another team would have. In that sense he is an above average value to the team.
