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[SB Nation] Shaedon Sharpe could boom or bust for the Trail Blazers



[SB Nation] Shaedon Sharpe could boom or bust for the Trail Blazers

by Kazekid

15 Comments

  1. Interesting read. I think the “bust” in the title is a little exaggerated for the clicks. He’ll never be a bust with his athleticism and shooting. His potential peak is just so high that him not reaching it would be mega disappointing.

  2. BehavioralSink

    Would be interesting to see in a parallel dimension what Sharpe would have looked like now with a year of college games in his experience. Hopefully his summer work will get him tuned up for a strong second year performance.

  3. Piano9717

    Great post, thanks for sharing. I love film breakdowns like this.

  4. Sharpe really needs to work on his defense and further on his shooting and he’ll be fine. The piece rightly points out that he isn’t all that quick, which I hadn’t considered but is gonna limit his upside I think.

  5. inspectordaddick

    I wish this article investigated any improvements as the year went on. If you look at his assist numbers they do increase after January.

  6. prezdizzle

    Economy could go up or down, Republicans could win the next election or Democrats

  7. sahand_n9

    He is still too young. He plays erratically, gets way too caught up in excitement, and doesn’t have a good sense of strategic playing yet.

    He is very talented but definitely needs to develop other skills to be a reliable all-season player.

  8. EvanTurningTheCorner

    I question whether Sharpe has a questionable motor, as the author suggests. IMO it’s more a lack of experience, he’s still thinking the game more than feeling it, which should not be surprising for a teenager.

  9. CSwart52

    At least he’s playing big minutes lately. Especially after sitting out at Kentucky, the guy just needs game minutes.

  10. Obligatory reminder that our potential future All-NBA guard is *19 years old*. ᕦ⁠(⁠ಠ⁠_⁠ಠ⁠)⁠ᕤ

  11. DavidZacharyYT

    The stock market could go up or down.

    I could pass or fail my next test.

    I could win or lose my bracket challenge pool.

    Jokic or Embiid could win MVP.

    I may or may not go to the gym tomorrow.

  12. Not explored in this article and I wish it was – what does it mean for Lillard to have an old school slashing two guard next to him. That certainly isn’t what Dame has had with CJ and Ant.

    Shaedon needs to put in work this summer but so does Lillard at throwing lobs…

  13. EasySky7435

    This is Sharpes 1st season in college except it’s the pros. Can you imagine had he played in college this year and was in this years draft. Where would he be drafted. I’m guessing top 2.

  14. scrawlx101

    currently: lonnie walker esque without the 3 ball

    future: dominant scorer and a good rebounder/blocker for a guard

    Future is bright

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