Fascinating breakdown of how roster construction can make or break a star's developement. The Pistons putting shooters and a solid rim-runner around Cade versus the Magic's overlapping skillsets with Paolo and Franz really highlights system fit. That Luis Scola comp two years running is brutal tho. Makes you wonder if Orlando would've been better off prioritizing shooting over "best available player."
Nice work, Chris. Thorough and enlightening.
Fascinating breakdown of how roster construction can make or break a star's developement. The Pistons putting shooters and a solid rim-runner around Cade versus the Magic's overlapping skillsets with Paolo and Franz really highlights system fit. That Luis Scola comp two years running is brutal tho. Makes you wonder if Orlando would've been better off prioritizing shooting over "best available player."
I think Cade’s ceiling is higher than Paolo
Why do you think so? (I don’t disagree, just curious!)