Jimmy with a potential value of up to A+. Butler was indeed a surprise that Henson did not expect, and of course, Henson knew that high potential does not necessarily mean strong strength.

A player who can become a water cooler administrator in the NBA with only one year of exposure to basketball has undoubtedly the potential of an A+. But his low base determines that his ceiling will not be too high, at most it is the level of the water cooler manager.

That's why, when Henson can easily know a player's potential, he still comes to joint tryouts, studies rookie footage, and gathers intelligence. Potential is undoubtedly the most important quality of a rookie, what is the draft pick? It's not the best players, it's the biggest possibility.

So very few teams will draft based on the position of the poor roster, and whoever is more likely to be selected. The draft is not just a reinforcement, but a creation of the future. Therefore, that is, rookies in combat power, the ranking is generally not too high.

Giving up a high-potential rookie because the roster is not short of players at this position, the most famous negative lesson is that the Trail Blazers missed Jordan because of Drexler.

But potential value does not mean everything, whether a player has the possibility, whether he can become a star with his potential value, it is up to Henson to figure it out.

As it stands, Jimmy. Butler's ability in all aspects is indeed not high, and it is very much in line with his prediction. In addition to the slightly eye-catching athletic ability, several other abilities can only be described as miserable.

Especially shooting, Jimmy. Butler's shooting ability rating is only D! Henson can't guarantee that this one is called Jimmy. Can Butler's guy rely on his A+ potential to shoot above average.

For a senior player, their style of play is basically set in stone, and there is not much room for improvement. Therefore, the selection of senior players is not just the possibility, but the combat power.

What you can bring to the team is your capital in the first place. Butler doesn't go offensively, but only slightly brightens his defense and athleticism, and this kind of person enters the NBA as a blue-collar perimeter. A blue-collar outside line, the order is naturally not too high.

But Henson is well aware that Jimmy. Butler is a senior like no other. Far from being stereotyped, his + potential value is proof of that.

Even if Butler's offense doesn't work in the future, just relying on his defensive and athletic ability can make some difference.

"Put Jimmy on the list of key observations." Henson stared at Jimmy. Butler looked at it for a few minutes and made a decision.

"Are you sure? This guy can't meet your tactical requirements to open up space. Silas looked at Henson in amazement, as Butler's interference shot test was at the bottom of the list among guards.

"Shooting is one of the easiest skills to develop, and that's why a lot of high-pick rookies don't shoot in previous years. You can't teach a player how to grow taller, how to run faster, how to jump higher. But obviously, we can teach a player how to shoot. The reason why Leonard is favored by me is the same. ”

With a single sentence, Henson convinced Silas. Talents that can't be acquired through hard work seem to be more important than shooting.

After explaining what had happened, Henson continued to observe. At this time, two little-known guards appeared in Henson's field of vision, one named Clay. Thompson's white quarterback and a skinny black point guard named Reggie. Jackson.

"It's funny." Henson couldn't help but smile, and few of the top 10 rookies in the '11 draft prediction were eye-catching for Henson.

But the rookies who are expected to be in the top 10 are Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.

Compared to Jimmy. Butler, Reggie. Jackson and Clay. The two Thompsons have better qualifications and no less potential. People say it's a draft year, but Henson believes that in two or three years, 11 rookies will be enough to prove himself.

After instructing Silas to take Reggie. Jackson and Clay. After Thompson was added to the watchlist, Henson finally got a glimpse of the treasure he had always dreamed of, San Diego's biggest star, Avai Brown. Leonard!

Before Henson's eyes, a lot of numbers began to beat. Compared to when Silas sent him Leonard's stats, this guy's arm is a little longer. Leonard, who is barefoot and 1.98 meters tall, has reached a terrifying 2.21 meters in arm span. There's another statistic that intrigues Henson, and that's Leonard's palm.

Henson, the data analysis module, clearly shows that when Leonard opens his hand, the width from the thumb to the little finger reaches 28.6 centimeters, and the length from the wrist to the tip of the middle finger is 24.8 centimeters. Henson couldn't help but stretch out his hand and compare, Leonard's palm is there, it's a big sucker at all!

With such a pair of hands in front of the offensive players, you can't even see the basket, you can't even see the rebound!

3/4 sprint 3.15 seconds, the maximum bounce is 81 cm, the unassisted run bounce is 61 cm, as a comparison, rookie Anthony has the biggest bounce of 85 cm. And, right now that Leonard is in the midst of an injury, it's not his best stats. Even so, it's still outstanding.

With a convulsion all over his body, Henson instantly felt that the other rookies had become bored.

"This guy is in great physical condition, and in December he was the third in the prediction pick. But it soon fell, and many teams lost interest in him. The reason is very simple, the general managers of each team have been scared by this kind of 'non-three-not-four' rookie. Silas leaned over to Henson and began to explain to him some information that he couldn't see on footage or materials.

After all, Silas, who had been watching all year, knew more about Leonard than Henson.

The so-called "not three, not four" rookie does not mean that this player is not doing his job, but that he cannot find an accurate position in the third and fourth positions.

In the '08 draft, the talented forward who was second only to Rose, the youngest MVP, was Michael Brown. Beasley, because he couldn't find his position after entering the alliance, was obscure. And this kind of rookie who can't be played because he can't find the positioning has been more and more in recent years.

"When Leonard was in college, he was more of a number four. And the last superstar who was less than two meters tall and played the No. 4 position was already your old rival, "Fliggy" Barkley in the 90s of the last century. But can Leonard be Barkley? No, although Leonard was a rebounder in college, the NBA is different, and his rebounding ability will be greatly reduced, because he is indeed a little short and does not weigh enough. ”

Silas began to explain to Henson why a rookie who peaked at the top of the third place would now become almost unpopular.

"We can put him in the number three position." Henson replied without thinking that although Henson did something to push Granger into the number four position last season, that doesn't mean that he will make all the forwards try to play the number four position.

"Yes, number three, then here's the problem. Leonard's shooting percentage was extremely poor in college, with a three-point shooting rate of just 19.7 percent in his freshman year and slightly better in his sophomore year at 27.5 percent. After entering the league, the three-point line will be further widened, and he plays the No. 3 position, and Jimmy Brown. Butler, like that, can't give you a three-point threat. Silas poured another basin of cold water,

A short big forward who has been playing in the No. 4 position all year round and does not have a strong projection ability. If Leonard can gain weight to Barkley's level and still maintain that agility, then his ceiling will be high! But everything, the scouts of the BA team are not stupid, they did not fail to find Leonard, but found more fatal flaws in him.

Leonard is indeed a gem, but no one can guarantee that it will be polished. Instead of taking such a big risk, it is better to choose a more secure one. Therefore, Leonard, who is in excellent physical condition, will fall here.

Only a guy like Henson who can directly see Leonard's potential, only he, who can turn "if" into "sure", will be so obsessed with Leonard.

Henson touched his chin and began to think about how this year's draft would work. A trade is certainly inevitable, and Henson can't risk waiting for Leonard with a 23rd pick. If it is picked up by someone else, either this little guy will be lost because of the wrong guidance, such as gaining weight and playing the No. 4 position, or it will be cheaper for other teams.

"I've also heard that the Spurs are interested in producing George. Hill trades up draft picks. It's just that at the moment, they haven't found a trading partner. ”

Once something like trading happens, rumors are inevitable. After all, if you don't let it out, who knows you want to trade? Silas is well-connected, and this kind of news usually can't hide from his ears.

"Really? Call Bird and tell him we're willing to trade Holiday and McRoberts for George. Hill. ”

Henson seemed to have seized some opportunity and began to plan his own foolish plan.