AK: The Most Talent He’s Seen Here

[kobebeanbryant]

Larry Bird. Limited athleticism and ball handling.
I want AK to create, drive more and shoot off the dribble whether it be all the way to the rim or pull up shots, and I think he can do it, and get to the line. He shouldn’t just be a spot up shooter. He came back to be an all around better player and has been working on it I bet. Big year coming.

You are selling Bird’s athleticism and ball handling way short. I don’t think they have similar type of games at all. But both players are white so good comparison.

I agree with your 2nd paragraph and that is probably the thing I am most interested to see next season (along with the growth of Stewart/Ball). But I think Karaban has some hard limitations (mostly athletically) that will make that evolution in play style difficult for him.

Regardless, it is clear he will improve over the offseason. Mainly curious what changes he will make in his game and how he will be utilized by the coaching staff next year.

 

[pj]

Hurley and Luke Murray will come up with ways to showcase Alex. He may look very different to the NBA in a year. We'll see. They developed and showcased Adama magnificently, and it didn't lead to him getting drafted, so there are no guarantees that even great work by the player and coaches will matter to NBA GMs.

 

[Jimdish255]

A bigger and thicker Johnson would be beneficial.

But he can't be a one way player. Needs to stiffen up on the back end too.