One league game played in his second season of his career. Yes give him some more time to figure it out. Unless you feel that you have an immediate upgrade for someone who is 6’9” and 260 pounds. Traore, 6’6” 210, Mulvey 6’11” 245, Brauns 6’9”, 245.We’re a quarter of the way into the season.
He had 0 pts and 1 rebound in 16 minutes last night. He has only averaged 38% fg and 3 rb a game against cupcakes.
At this point, Dembele is just a warm body. He offers nothing. Are we really going to give him half the season to figure something out?
Who’s your favorite to start?
Traore is the best choice I agree because he’s athletic and has game but you’re giving up inside 3 inches and 50 pounds. The thing imo that hurts Ladji the most is confidence, take his starting assignment away from him at this point and again imo his confidence plummets and you’ve lost him for the season. I know he has to get more aggressive and soon or that’s gonna happen anyway but I’m for giving him a bit more time to figure it out in hopes that he pushes through. He needs a game where he scores 15-18 and grabs 12 boards. I think he’s capable but until he does it I get the skepticism and it is warranted until he actually does it. 4-5 games is when he has to or I’m with you.