I asked the stupid question previously, whether anyone knows why Sharpe didn't play at Kentucky, and was surprised that no one did. So, I'll ask the next stupid question...has anyone actually watched him play, or are we all getting slobbery hyped up over other peoples' takes based on HS projections and private practices?
Speaking just for myself, the excitement around Sharpe isn't solely because others are excited about him. Certainly there can be groupthink within the industry, so it's possible that's elevating his stock, but I, like many here, want a swing for the fences with this pick. A solid single, or even a double probably does nothing of substance to change Dame's career trajectory, but another star
could.
Sharpe could be a bust, that's true, but again, if you're approaching this pick with an all or nothing attitude, that really shouldn't factor in. Of all the prospects reasonably within our range, Sharpe has all of the things you're looking for in a potential star (comes from a BBall factory, solid size/length, advanced footwork and scoring instincts, youth, etc.) but many are afraid of what he could be because of his path to the league.
If you're onboard with drafting Sharpe, you're looking at his not having played CBB as a benefit, it's the only thing that's keeping him from being out of our reasonable range of picks.
For better or worse, this is putting the trust completely in our front office,
but, it's largely the same front office that took the exact same approach with Ant Simons that seems to be paying dividends.
Swing big on Sharpe, if you hit it may change the trajectory of the franchise. Adding nice pieces is great and all, but mediocrity is the very last thing you want to be in the NBA...
