Post by DERRENMATTS on Jul 7, 2018 13:57:09 GMT -5
Assuming Kawhi doesn't end up in Philly, we are most likely the favorites to reach the Finals, barring injuries. But winning the title is not so crystal clear.
Horford, Hayward and Kyrie are pretty much developed products, and we know what we are getting from them, and this trio by itself, can take us a far ways. So it all comes down to our young studs, Jaylen and Tatum, and how much further they can push this team. To dethrone the Warriors, we'll need:
- Jaylen to take another huge step, like he did from Year 1 to Year 2
- Tatum to remain a step ahead of Jaylen
Is it hard to imagine Jaylen Brown filling a role like Andre Iguodala's? The team's best and most versatile defender who can switch and guard anyone from 1 - 4, and a guy who can knock down jumpers, slash to the basket, attack on fastbreaks, and win isolation plays when needed. With a team that has 4 guys who can drop 20 on any given night, Jaylen's impact does not always have to be on the offensive end, but how effectively he does the "other" things, especially defensively. In football, coaches love playmakers on defense -- guys who cause turnovers and change of possessions, like secondaries who come up with interceptions, and defensive ends who sack the QB and recover forced fumbles. These playmakers are valuable commodities, and Jaylen has the ability to be one. With his quick bursts, quick twitch, and long arms, he's able to deflect passes, come up with steals, grab tough rebounds, etc. Young Jaylen stepped up his offense from Year 1 to Year 2 -- in Year 3, it'll be tremendous if he becomes a defensive havoc.
And however much Jaylen improves over the summer, we need Tatum to keep pace and stay ahead of him. That should be the pressure Tatum feels, because you know that Jaylen is working hard to be better than Tatum. Jaylen is like Vegeta in Dragon Ball, who is super driven to get better so he can stand above Goku. Luckily, Tatum is not one to rest on his laurels, especially after his fantastic rookie year in which he drew high praises and accolades from everyone. Tatum is a relentless worker, always looking to hone his skills. With another summer of dedication to his craft, Tatum will be on the verge of stardom, and could possibly be the [HASH]2 scorer on this team (beating out Gordon Hayward).
If these 2 things become reality in 2018-2019, we're giving Golden State a run for their money.
Horford, Hayward and Kyrie are pretty much developed products, and we know what we are getting from them, and this trio by itself, can take us a far ways. So it all comes down to our young studs, Jaylen and Tatum, and how much further they can push this team. To dethrone the Warriors, we'll need:
- Jaylen to take another huge step, like he did from Year 1 to Year 2
- Tatum to remain a step ahead of Jaylen
Is it hard to imagine Jaylen Brown filling a role like Andre Iguodala's? The team's best and most versatile defender who can switch and guard anyone from 1 - 4, and a guy who can knock down jumpers, slash to the basket, attack on fastbreaks, and win isolation plays when needed. With a team that has 4 guys who can drop 20 on any given night, Jaylen's impact does not always have to be on the offensive end, but how effectively he does the "other" things, especially defensively. In football, coaches love playmakers on defense -- guys who cause turnovers and change of possessions, like secondaries who come up with interceptions, and defensive ends who sack the QB and recover forced fumbles. These playmakers are valuable commodities, and Jaylen has the ability to be one. With his quick bursts, quick twitch, and long arms, he's able to deflect passes, come up with steals, grab tough rebounds, etc. Young Jaylen stepped up his offense from Year 1 to Year 2 -- in Year 3, it'll be tremendous if he becomes a defensive havoc.
And however much Jaylen improves over the summer, we need Tatum to keep pace and stay ahead of him. That should be the pressure Tatum feels, because you know that Jaylen is working hard to be better than Tatum. Jaylen is like Vegeta in Dragon Ball, who is super driven to get better so he can stand above Goku. Luckily, Tatum is not one to rest on his laurels, especially after his fantastic rookie year in which he drew high praises and accolades from everyone. Tatum is a relentless worker, always looking to hone his skills. With another summer of dedication to his craft, Tatum will be on the verge of stardom, and could possibly be the [HASH]2 scorer on this team (beating out Gordon Hayward).
If these 2 things become reality in 2018-2019, we're giving Golden State a run for their money.
