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How good can Anthony Bennett get?

I see him averaging 17 and 7 and a solid comp player IF he works on his conditioning and can get his asthma under control. What you have seen is not a 100 percent AB.
 
So, what's the deal here? I haven't seen any of Bennett's college footage(cause NCAA ball is hella boring, bros) and I sure as hell don't go out of my way to watch the Cavs. I've never seen a number one pick struggle like this...even Kwame. Hell, Adam Morrison managed to get on the floor for about 30 minutes a game in his rookie season, solely on the strength of "we drafted him, we better freaking play him" logic. Why does Bennett suck so much? Was he always like this? I don't recall media trashing the Cavs for picking him.
 
First of all: It's a Cavs pick with no concensus at the slot...
2nd: His asthma should have been known predraft when they get their medical checks from the league.
3rd: How does asthma and sleep apnea or whatever the other thing is influence the physical work a player can do?
4th: I'll give him some time. Being a rookie is never easy. Battling for minutes with Tristan Thompson doesn't make it easier. He was injured preseason, and he's trying to play catchup with the rest. He should have done his conditioning in the D-League to have more practice time and get some playing time that features him as a main option to regain confidence and rhythm. Then bring him to Cleveland and give him a chance to be a solid rook.
 
poorman's draymond green. lol same exact size, but at least draymond gives you intangibles.

bennett is legitimately 6ft 5 1/2 at best. if he is 4, then he should've been already making an immediate impact. but man, he looks godawful.
i wanna see him lose 20lb and just 100% convert to 3. give me kevin love dedication to be in shape and improve on making 15fter jumpers. maybe if he can knock down his jump shots, he may have some value.

but man, future looks so dim on this dude. not only he will struggle on the court, but he will probably feel so much pressure for potentially becoming the worst #1 pick of all time. if he was picked 12th pick then his struggle won't even be an issue. just too bad.
 
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