Well, if it's based on expectations, Meyers should get an A+. Everyone here thought Meyers would totally suck. Sure, he hasn't played much, but at least when he has played he's made his shots. Based on the way he played last year, that wasn't a given.
It's not like Layman is that much younger than Meyers. He was a 4-year player and is 23 years old. Aren't those guys supposed to be more NBA ready? Layman is like a worse Victor Claver without the accent. He looks like a basketball and moves like a basketball player, but the results suck. I'm not really seeing any potential upside there. The only "upside" I can think of is: "he can't possibly shoot this bad forever". Well, I heard the same thing last year. I heard it when he was sent down to the D League last year, I heard it in Summer League and now here he is, still bricking his shots.
Personally, I'd base my grades on actual performance. After all, as a fan, all I care about are wins and losses. If you have unrealistic expectations, that's on you. What someone makes is a Neil Olshey and Paul Allen problem. I mean shit, they are the ones that gave Meyers that contract. What was he supposed to do, turn it down? I don't hold his contract against Meyers. I personally think they saw him get off to a hot start and don't want to take a chance on him backsliding and hurting his trade value.
Plus, with Collins playing, there really isn't any PT for Meyers. I think given the choice most posters (other than that
@swish3 guy) would rather see Collins get the minutes than Meyers.
BNM
