re: Is Monty Really Learning?

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Last year he could not create a shot for himself on a regular basis. Many analysts doubted we would see that from him for a few years, if ever. That he's doing it now at high volume AND high efficiency is astounding.

His ceiling is limitless from what we've seen over 100+ games.

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He had ball skills, but was still adjusting to his huge growth spurt. The kid was actually lauded for his ball skills since he started out as a guard, so I am not sure what your point in saying he struggled with them was other than it has taken some time for him to adjust to his size.

His ceiling is pretty damn high, but that wasn't something I questioned. I simply stated that I don't think there is any reason to guarantee that Monty or his staff are so great at developing with him. They have definitely had an effect, but I don't think they deserve as much credit as some say. I think it has more to do with Davis getting acclimated with his body and improving coordination after his growth spurt which takes a little time.

This kid was a guard until his last year and a half in high school. Growing 7 inches in a year is tough. I did it, and it affected my coordination for quite some time and I wasn't a prep b-ball star.

In the end, I think the coaching staff deserves credit, but if they are so great, why aren't the others like Rivers, Aminu, and Miller developing like many would expect?