I definitely evaluate Ross on his potential. Because honestly, his high-end potential is rare and super-valuable. There's only a handful of guys in the league who can defend the wing at a high level and shoot threes. Add in his athleticism, his nose around the offensive glass, his ability to create and finish transition opportunities, and the potential is there for a really special player. The great thing about all of these skills is that he doesn't need to dominate the ball to have a huge impact in a basketball game. He could become the sort of player who can coexist and thrive playing alongside guys like Gay and Lowry. I don't think he has as high a ceiling as DeRozan in terms of PPG, but has a much higher ceiling in terms of overall impact and value.
But I don't have a problem if Casey limits his minutes on nights when he doesn't lock-in defensively, as was the case against Boston. I like that he got big minutes at the end of the game against Miami, even if that lineup (Lowry, Ross, DeRozan, Gay, Johnson) really faltered. I would prefer that Casey run more plays for him early in the game to give him more of a chance to get into a groove.
But I don't have a problem if Casey limits his minutes on nights when he doesn't lock-in defensively, as was the case against Boston. I like that he got big minutes at the end of the game against Miami, even if that lineup (Lowry, Ross, DeRozan, Gay, Johnson) really faltered. I would prefer that Casey run more plays for him early in the game to give him more of a chance to get into a groove.
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