I'm glad the Cavs are taking a chance on Billy, but he doesn't look like a natural when he's playing against NBA athletes. He lacks feel for the game in the worst sort of way and his agility seems to be affected by a "top heavy" build that makes it hard for him to change direction. The whole situation reminds me too much of Perry Jones except the Cavs didn't use a draft pick on him, which makes it all seem like a very reasonable way to use a 2-way contract.
Really no different than Sexton in a sense - Young players that need to develop. They’re just at different levels right now.
So much criticism for a 2way contract player. Looking around the league these are the longshot types that are getting the 2WP designations. Does he ever become a productive NBA player? Odds are stacked against most of these cats but it's not like the Cavs used a pick or any assets to acquire him. Dude's a project that isn't taking up any space on the 15 man roster. I'd rather them invest in someone like Preston who is young albeit raw over a 30 year old such as Holland.
I see a very big difference. Preston seems like the kind of kid who keeps getting more chances because he stretches the tape measure like an NBA player, not because he knows how to play. Very few young athletes develop into NBA players and Sexton is light years closer to that goal than Preston right now. And he's not just a little bit closer. Right now the gap is a lot larger than a "one guy got to play college hoops and the other didn't". The gap is "One wants to murder his opponents and the other looks lost". The gap is that one kid has a great feel for the game and the other has a great feel for 6' 10". This is why Sexton was the #8 pick and Billy ended up undrafted and only able to find a two way contract to pay the bills
And ONLY 3 Personal Fouls. He had a game earlier where he got 12 really quick but picked up some fouls just as fast and hardly saw him the rest of the game. It’s going to take him a while to figure things out. Hasn’t played meaningful BBall for a while. Hope he does turn things around, too much talent.Billy had his best game so far tonight for Canton, 23pts, worth keeping on eye on to see if he can show some consistency
Watch some highlighta of his... His game style and body type is kinda similar to Rashard Lewis, hopefully he just need more game experience and not PEDs to develop to a NBA playerBilly had his best game so far tonight for Canton, 23pts, worth keeping on eye on to see if he can show some consistency
I said way back when they signed colson not to sleep on him. He does have a odd size but can shoot and hit the boards. I think he will be in the league by years endNice highlights. Preston looks so much better - just doesn't look lost anymore. it is great to see him learning and applying what he's learned.
Another one that has been doing great is Colson. He's been very efficient scoring and showing a nice 3 ball. I'm wondering given his size if he could play the 3.