Yeah, that's crazy to think about. They had basically the same scouting profile and NBA prospects out of college to my memory too. Maybe Bane was regarded as a slightly better defender, but probably not by much; maybe Valentine was thought to have a higher offensive ceiling? Funny (or not so funny for the Jazz) how this all works out.Crazy how bad his career has gone. He was basically a better version of Desmond Bane when he came out of MSU.
I dont think he was. Bane has been a meh defender in the NBA as well, he just makes a lot of shots and plays smart.Yeah, that's crazy to think about. They had basically the same scouting profile and NBA prospects out of college to my memory too. Maybe Bane was regarded as a slightly better defender, but probably not by much; maybe Valentine was thought to have a higher offensive ceiling? Funny (or not so funny for the Jazz) how this all works out.
Same here. I remember when people touted his basketball IQ out of the draft. If he can hit the three he'll stay on the floor. Here is is roughly two weeks ago:I loved valentine in the draft… if he has a couple good games I can’t promise I’ll be able to not fall back in love.
It might be Butler and Forrest.So Andy they are saying they his is a normal contract for the rest of the year not a 10 day. I guess that they didn’t like House.
I'm pretty sure they're just signing him to a 10 day contract.
SLC Dunk is reporting that it's not a 10-day contract.
If he’s good why would a guard/wing starved team like the Cavs let him go?Had him listed in the off-season. Interesting player who I had high hopes for during the draft. Not bad at most things, but also not particularly good at anything either. Could succeed here in an Ingles way if he figures out the shooting. Like his passing and toughness on defense.