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<blockquote data-quote="Calvin" data-source="post: 1588605" data-attributes="member: 4069"><p>That's my take too. I think he's got the tools, but is struggling a bit with his sense of what he can do, and doesn't want to hurt the team. There may be some nuance to his lack of driving, in that some of the other players have a longer chemistry and look to each other more. So Ayo and Kofi, for example, are players the rest of the team are looking for opportunities; if they get open on a roll to the basket, they'll get the ball. Ace has to earn those looks, and he will. Even if he's not quite there yet, he'll be forced into the roll next season with Ayo & (very likely) Kofi gone.</p><p></p><p>He's impressed me with his maturity, willingness to accept his role, and earn his keep. That's going to help him in the long run. How many high-rated players lack that maturity, get bad advice, and start blaming everyone else?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Calvin, post: 1588605, member: 4069"] That's my take too. I think he's got the tools, but is struggling a bit with his sense of what he can do, and doesn't want to hurt the team. There may be some nuance to his lack of driving, in that some of the other players have a longer chemistry and look to each other more. So Ayo and Kofi, for example, are players the rest of the team are looking for opportunities; if they get open on a roll to the basket, they'll get the ball. Ace has to earn those looks, and he will. Even if he's not quite there yet, he'll be forced into the roll next season with Ayo & (very likely) Kofi gone. He's impressed me with his maturity, willingness to accept his role, and earn his keep. That's going to help him in the long run. How many high-rated players lack that maturity, get bad advice, and start blaming everyone else? [/QUOTE]
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