2017 NBA Manifesto
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
SG, 6’5, 205lbs, 24 years old, 4 years of experience
It would heavily benefit KCP if the players around him had been more willing and able to share the ball. Despite improvements in his ability to handle the ball and drive close-outs, he is always going to be better at being an off-the-ball, opportunistic offensive player, which relies upon a moving ball (and his own catch-and-shoot efficiency needs to be better). The same applies on defence, where he should be pretty good on both guard positions, but is merely average due to a team defence that seems to struggle for communication. Moreover, though, all areas of his game are markedly inconsistent. If he is retained, improvements must continue.
Player Plan: Entering restricted free agency and not worthy of more than MLE money, although he might get it in an offer sheet in a volatile market.
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SG, 6’5, 205lbs, 24 years old, 4 years of experience
It would heavily benefit KCP if the players around him had been more willing and able to share the ball. Despite improvements in his ability to handle the ball and drive close-outs, he is always going to be better at being an off-the-ball, opportunistic offensive player, which relies upon a moving ball (and his own catch-and-shoot efficiency needs to be better). The same applies on defence, where he should be pretty good on both guard positions, but is merely average due to a team defence that seems to struggle for communication. Moreover, though, all areas of his game are markedly inconsistent. If he is retained, improvements must continue.
Player Plan: Entering restricted free agency and not worthy of more than MLE money, although he might get it in an offer sheet in a volatile market.
