I have not seen any pre-season games so I am completely relying on 2nd hand information about this guy. Everything I have read thus far is in the negative as far as Jawad's play; however, Pop seems to think this guy is talented enough to take a longer look at him.
I guess everyone is not privy as to what the exact role/assignment each player has on the floor. He must be doing something right, otherwise why would Pop say what he said, co-signed by Ford.
Lets just wait and see what unfolds. Besides, I don't think Pop wants another undersized guy on the team (been there done that) unless that guy overwhelmingly compells Pop to give him a spot.