I never expected ah, the future of Orlando, is actually him?
Over the past few years, the Magic's record has been like a roller coaster, from 51% of the 18-19 season to less than 30%, the disappointed Orlando, had to start the rebuilding plan again, sending away Vucevic and Aaron Gordon, for the Magic, they are not lacking in talent, just eager to end the rebuild, do not want to waste time in the process, but now, they must slow down and give this group of geniuses a little time.
For example, Mohammed Bamba, Wendell Carter, and Isaac in the recuperation stage, and Markle Fultz, as long as the magic is patient enough, they will not be able to make a comeback in a long time, but who would have thought that ah, the magic waited for 218 days, and it was he, the 15th show of the class of 2020, Cole Anthony.
Last season, Cole Anthony was still a controversial figure, although the data is good, averaging 12.9 points, 4.7 rebounds, 4.1 assists per game, but his efficiency is really too low, shooting less than 40%, three-point shooting rate is only 33%, inefficient performance, but also made him out of the rookie best team, although some people like his positive attitude, but in the Magic fan circle, blame and insults are the main theme.
Post a few popular reviews:
Netizen: The poor version of Kobe White, feeling that the degree of completion is not as good as that of little Rivers when he was young;
Netizen: It is really hard, but unfortunately, my parents gave me a pair of five short figures;
Netizen: Cole Anthony should be positioned as a substitute point guard, don't expect too much, the body is too bad;
Netizen: I used to expect the next CJ. But at the moment it is not optimistic at all. Waste this year hurts too much;
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The reason why everyone is not optimistic about Cole Anthony is mainly that his physical talent is too general, coupled with knee surgery, so since college, his draft prospects have been going downhill, but in the concept of talent, it is not only height, arm span, these quantifiable values, basketball IQ, willpower, professional attitude, leadership temperament, overall view, passing feel, etc., are also very important indicators, especially for point guards, such as Steve Nash, who is also born in the 15th overall pick. You can still become an MVP player, and Brogdon can still get an annual salary of 20 million+ yuan.
As for Cole Anthony, the size disadvantage does hinder his development, but you must not underestimate a "competitive heart", from the spiritual level, Cole Anthony has the same indomitable personality as Aaron Iverson, the style of the ball is brave, like to fight fiercely, of course, he will sometimes be hot-headed, caught in singles, this attribute is like a double-edged sword, can flip against the wind, can also turn over the wind, the key depends on how the person holding the sword, how to use.
This season, coach Steve Clifford went straight to the stocking, giving Cole Anthony the greatest autonomy, the last 7 games, the latter all started, Averaging 33.3 minutes per game, the highest on the team, averaging 14.1 shots per game, also ranking first on the team, facing the trust of the team, Cole Anthony also lived up to expectations, handing over a report card of 17.7 points, 7.4 rebounds, 5.3 assists per game, of which 2.7 three-pointers per game, all ranked first in the team, rebounds are second only to Bamba and Carter, ranking 3rd.
It is worth mentioning that compared to the previous season, Cole Anthony's efficiency has also improved a lot, shooting 44.4% from the field and 42.2% from three-point range, and if he continues like this, he has every chance to become the cornerstone of the Magic's team.
From almost being sprayed and retired 4 months ago, to today's Star of Hope, it really responds to that sentence, don't bully the young people poor.