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I mean..guys..do we have our star?

Is Hayward a bonafide number one option?

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Hayward or prime AK assuming he doesn't get injured? Not necessarily saying they are similar players but who would you rather have on team?
 
I'm now convinced he can be a number one option on a marginal playoff team, or a second option on a contending team. I'd prefer contending.
 
He can still be completely shut down by elite defenders (Leonard, Butler), so no. Bonafide 2nd option on any level of team though.
 
colton said:
I'm now convinced he can be a number one option on a marginal playoff team, or a second option on a contending team. I'd prefer contending.
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I agree. His play this year reminds me of Dwayne Wade-prime a bit. Not quite as explosive but he's gotten waaaay better at getting by guys, into the lane, and either attacking, or craftily finding a layup or pull-up, or teardrop, or stop-pivot-change direction jumper pretty much any time he wants. Add in solid defense like Wade and much more consistent three point shooting and dude has thoroughly, thoroughly impressed me. If we somehow got Russell, that's two very legit wing scorers who can attack in so many different ways, Favors (a legit 19-20 point scorer if he takes a step next year) and great defense and strong perimeter shooting should Exum continue to improve.
 
Jazz4ever said:
He can still be completely shut down by elite defenders (Leonard, Butler), so no. Bonafide 2nd option on any level of team though.
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Butler's second bite at Hayward didn't go as well, Hayward hit his season averages. Hayward had 20 in one game vs. the Spurs, had 10 the next. I'm not sure the second game was entirely on Hayward. . .Is LMA a first option seeing as he can be completely shut down by Gobert?
 
QuinSnydersHair said:
I agree. His play this year reminds me of Dwayne Wade-prime a bit. Not quite as explosive but he's gotten waaaay better at getting by guys, into the lane, and either attacking, or craftily finding a layup or pull-up, or teardrop, or stop-pivot-change direction jumper pretty much any time he wants. Add in solid defense like Wade and much more consistent three point shooting and dude has thoroughly, thoroughly impressed me. If we somehow got Russell, that's two very legit wing scorers who can attack in so many different ways, Favors (a legit 19-20 point scorer if he takes a step next year) and great defense and strong perimeter shooting should Exum continue to improve.
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Agreed. The future is here and I'm very excited about this team. Good times are a comin' :cool:
 
framer said:
Butler's second bite at Hayward didn't go as well, Hayward hit his season averages. Hayward had 20 in one game vs. the Spurs, had 10 the next. I'm not sure the second game was entirely on Hayward. . .Is LMA a first option seeing as he can be completely shut down by Gobert?
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Looking at box scores is not really an effective way of measuring it. Hayward may have gotten most his points on broken plays, when Leonard was not guarding him, cherry picks, etc.
If you have LP you should rewatch the games, he did struggle mightily trying to create against either one.
 
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