What kinda future do ya'll think Tasmin will have in the NBA? He has been the most consentient player on the team this year, but he has to improve some aspects of his game to be a productive player at the next level IMO.Mainly his ball handling skills and his perimeter shooter. Just wanted to get ya'll thoughts on this.
He's a heck of a player, but he does have some areas he could improve and he needs to show that he can be a leader. I've been suprised that he hasn't done more at LSU, honestly. I think he'll be a contributor off the bench in the NBA, or a starter that is just consistent - not flashy or a someone a team is built around, but he's still got plenty of time to improve.
I don't really think that his athleticism could ever get where it needs to be in the NBA. AT 6'7" he'd have to play the 2 most likely, and he isn't quick enough and doesn't have the handles for the position.
While he truly has been great for us with his consistency, he really hasn't shown the NBA scouts anything special that would make him stand out. Right now he'd be lucky to be a backup in the NBA. At 6'7" he could also play small forward as well, he has been a pretty good rebounder for us as well, but he would be very overmatched by some other SF's in the league.
I agree. He is kinda stuck in the middle area where he doesn't have the size the play the 3 in the NBA and he doesn't have the speed or handle to play the 2.
It's pretty amazing that power forwards are all 6'9" and taller and there are countless 6'10" SF's as well in the NBA. I find it funny that we are shoehorning 6'7" guys in the SG spot.
OK, I just want to understand this. No chance? I kinda am surprised and confused by this board's Tas negativity. This kid was a McD A-A. In Big Baby's absense, the kid steps up and averages like 18+ points a game, inside and out, getting rebounds and hitting jumpshots. Tas' has upped his 3 point % considerably this season, and shown an ability to hit the long jumper. Sure, he's not Michael Jordan in the backcourt, but the kid has shown some ability to dribble and beat the press. He's also shown at a "big" 6'7" to not only be able guard bigger players but also stop quicker players (his d on Kevin Durant for example, when no one in the Big 12 seemed to be able to slow KD down). At 6'7", 215 ish, he can't play in the NBA just because he's a "tweener?" That's nonsense. Several tweeners come to mind that have done ok. George Lynch (a "small" 6'8"), Ron Artest (6'7"), Joe Johnson (6'7"), Udonis Haslem (6'8"), Luke Walton (6'8"), Kenny thomas (6'7"), just to name a few guard-forwards that play the "3" position (or even the "4") position. Now, I don't see Tas' being a lottery pick or anything, but he's only a sophomore. He'll play two more years and if he keeps improving he has a shot of being a late first rounder or early second rounder. IMO, he's got to bulk up just a little bit (he got a tad light this year) maybe up to 220 or 225 to help prove he's got a NBA body, but he's got to continue to develop a versatile game. His shooting needs to improve more, but more importantly I think he court awareness and ball handling (not necessarily his pure handling but being able to create off the dribble and passing) can get better. He already hustles his ass of and plays d. This kid can play and has done everything this team has needed him to do.
the world is full of players like tas. 6'7" and well-built. hustles, good d, good rebounder. scrappy. average shooter (at best). average ball handler (at best). he has improved his ability to take the defender off the dribble, but at this he's still limited to making awkward shots from 6 ft (no pull-up jumper). he's a good college player that might become a great one. i think if he were quicker some teams might give him a shot as a defender. its more likely that gt3 gets on with an nba team. he's a better defender (although perhaps not as versatile), better in transition, better length. but you are right. its possible. i still remember how much dupree and hammink improved in one year.
