CJ is a high-level, tough-shot-maker who has worked to make the difficult not so hard for him. However, he hugs the 3 point line and has mastered the midrange without drawing fouls. Mitchell shoots 3's, draws contact, gets steals ... he's aggressive. Shots of CJ early on showed a short kid who learned how to get his shot off. That is certainly true as a pro, but for a good free throw shooter he doesn't go there. He's doesn't have an aggressive, physically imposing style. CJ is a really good scoring guard ... finesse. They're just different guards.
Ainge is tearing down the team, Boston style. A full-on tank -- no question. It's about young guys, short contracts and picks. It won't be a fire sale because it's Ainge.
Portland is navigating having players closer to Dame's timeline, with connectors in the middle, and promising young guys -- a model for sustainability if a team has enough talent.
[I've always like Bojan Bogdanovic, 6'7, solid build ... an efficient player. At age 33, and the cost likely Josh Hart, Winslow and Keon Clark, it's likely a no-go. Between Grant, Bogdanovic and Little ... forward would be good. Not going to happen ... I liked Ingles, too ... a Blazer for a cup of coffee and no court time. Of course.]
