Popular Post enrique Posted August 23, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 In the annoying space between the Draft, Summer League and preseason (please get the season started), loads of articles and speculations are written, debated, and shared. Here is a recent one from Peachtree Hoops on Huerter https://www.peachtreehoops.com/2019/8/23/20826885/atlanta-hawks-kevin-huerter-second-nba-season-expectations-shooting-roundtable-sophomore What I love about the roundtable is there is a consensus that Huerter is set for a step up this coming year more so than most others. While I have seen some different takes, put me in the 15/5/5 zone for Kevin this year. I also think he will nudge 40% from deep, 50% from 2, and 78% from the charity stripe. I expect him to double his FT rate too. What do you all expect from Huerter? 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gray Mule Posted August 23, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 I believe he's the sleeper on the roster. Too many other things to draw attention on this team. Will Trae survive the sophomore season? How about Collins? Will the rookies all work out? Will Alex be all right at center? Meanwhile, Huerter slips in, grabs his usual starting spot and goes to work. While everyone is looking everywhere else, Kevin shows marked improvement and when all is said and done, he will have had an excellent year. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PSSSHHHRRR87 Posted August 23, 2019 Moderators Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 I honestly don't know what to make of Huerter and after Cam and Deandre was drafted, I forgot he was even on the team for a minute. All I expect from Huerter is for him to get his on offense and keep improving defensively. Between Huerter and Trae, Huerter is least likely to have a slump. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 Off the bench if that happens he will be a better defending and passing Ricky Pierce. Am feeling whether he starts down the road or not we have a pure shooting weapon that as of yet is still developing that percentage. Has more than just one or two skills. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTB Posted August 24, 2019 Report Share Posted August 24, 2019 I think Huerter will improve and be a key player as both a starter and a bench player this season. with the nba changing there’s a need for two starting lineups...a Big lineup and a small lineup. It’s important for a team to be able to roll out either when needed. Therefore I predict Huerter to be the starter SG for our small ball lineup when JC goes to center and I predict he will be coming off the bench when the Fernando/Len is in the starting lineup. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBASupes Posted August 24, 2019 Report Share Posted August 24, 2019 (edited) I am less higher on him than others but still high on him. I think he will reach his analytics expectations. Of all of the young Hawks, his 19-20 projection is the only one I find to be accurate. I do think he is rated too low on 2k To heard someone say he could double his production is clownish af to me. He played big mins and barely managed to go into double figures. I think they are in love with the idea of Kevin Huerter more than the actual player I clearly don't think as highly of him as this board group via Peachtreehoops. It's like I am on different pages with them altogether. They are skyhigh on him and lukewarm on the team. I am skyhigh on the team and lukewarm on Kevin. Edited August 24, 2019 by NBASupes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBASupes Posted August 24, 2019 Report Share Posted August 24, 2019 (edited) He is like 6th on my expected most improved list from last year via their analytical expectations 1. Trae 2. Cam 3. Hunter 4. Len 5. Jabari 6. Kevin That doesn't mean he won't improve. Just that I see him reaching his expectations. I see Jabari surpassing his as well as Len. Cam and Hunter expectations are super low so they should shatter it. Trae is hurt by his Nov and early December so I expected him to his shatter his as well. Kevin played a lot of mins. I don't see him due for a massive jump or even a big one. Just standard progression and maybe some on top of that Truth is, he is #7. I forgot to add Collins who I expect a big jump from Edited August 24, 2019 by NBASupes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bleachkit Posted August 24, 2019 Report Share Posted August 24, 2019 KH has plenty of talent. He has to assert himself more. The Hawks are high on him so he will get an opportunity to prove himself. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBASupes Posted August 24, 2019 Report Share Posted August 24, 2019 1 hour ago, bleachkit said: KH has plenty of talent. He has to assert himself more. The Hawks are high on him so he will get an opportunity to prove himself. Some of the guys on the panel they wouldn't be surprised if he doubled his scoring. What the f*** are the watching? Kevin Huerter is no where near that good. That's like 20 ppg. That's more than Trae averaged as a rookie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Peoriabird Posted August 24, 2019 Premium Member Report Share Posted August 24, 2019 If Huerter doesn't learn how to get to the foul line, He will strictly be a bench player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Posted August 24, 2019 Report Share Posted August 24, 2019 3 hours ago, bleachkit said: KH has plenty of talent. He has to assert himself more. The Hawks are high on him so he will get an opportunity to prove himself. His reluctance to shoot early reminded me a bit of Steve Smith when we first got him. The staff was on Steve to take more shots and actually he became a clutch scorer for us. Believe in his mind Steve was a point guard playing at the sg position. Think Kevin is in a similar situation shooting wise. Looking for him handling the ball more and that helping with the stats increasing and improvement overall as well. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Popular Post JayBirdHawk Posted August 24, 2019 Premium Member Popular Post Report Share Posted August 24, 2019 3 hours ago, NBASupes said: Some of the guys on the panel they wouldn't be surprised if he doubled his scoring. What the f*** are the watching? Kevin Huerter is no where near that good. That's like 20 ppg. That's more than Trae averaged as a rookie. Only ONE guy (of the 12) thinks that: Quote Dylan Hughes: I wouldn’t be shocked if Huerter doubled his point average from last season (9.7), or getting close, at least. Most are talking about him being more assertive, getting to the freethrow line, his finishing at the rim, increasing his usage, his defense and his ball handling to take pressure off Trae (particularly if LP wants Trae to be effective off ball). All reasonable expectations going into his second season. I think he gets to ~14 ppg, shoot 40+ from 3 (38.5% last season) with at least 2 freethrow attempts per game. Like @Peoriabird said, getting to the line will be an important next step for him. Working on his NBA strength this offseason should help his ability finishing at the rim and his defense. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hazer Posted August 24, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 24, 2019 3 hours ago, NBASupes said: Some of the guys on the panel they wouldn't be surprised if he doubled his scoring. What the f*** are the watching? Kevin Huerter is no where near that good. That's like 20 ppg. That's more than Trae averaged as a rookie. El-P was quoted as saying The Huert was the most skilled player on the roster. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bleachkit Posted August 24, 2019 Report Share Posted August 24, 2019 3 hours ago, NBASupes said: Some of the guys on the panel they wouldn't be surprised if he doubled his scoring. What the f*** are the watching? Kevin Huerter is no where near that good. That's like 20 ppg. That's more than Trae averaged as a rookie. Averaging 20 ppg is actually pretty hard. You basically got to bring it every night to have those kind of numbers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazer Posted August 24, 2019 Report Share Posted August 24, 2019 9 minutes ago, bleachkit said: Averaging 20 ppg is actually pretty hard. You basically got to bring it every night to have those kind of numbers. “Nimbers” 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gurpilo Posted August 24, 2019 Report Share Posted August 24, 2019 I think he could be a 13ppg, 5rpg, 4 apg, 1 spg guy with slightly better percentages which is great for a 20th year old sophomore 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spud2nique Posted August 24, 2019 Report Share Posted August 24, 2019 When I watch Kevin Huerter’s dad in the stands just intently focused on his every move it tells me a couple things. 1. He seems to be a perfectionist and comes from a family of perfectionists. Great for bball. 2. He doesn’t have a ceiling and we shouldn’t expect to give him one. Im not sure what his averages will be this season, all I know is that even as a young player on the Hawks, I felt comfortable as a fan when Kev controlled the rock last year. Granted I even have images of him coughing it over, I have a feeling he will tighten those loose screws of his game and be back for his sophomore season ready to rock n roll ! GO HAWKS! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBASupes Posted August 24, 2019 Report Share Posted August 24, 2019 4 hours ago, gurpilo said: I think he could be a 13ppg, 5rpg, 4 apg, 1 spg guy with slightly better percentages which is great for a 20th year old sophomore Honestly, this is what I am expecting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBASupes Posted August 24, 2019 Report Share Posted August 24, 2019 6 hours ago, hazer said: El-P was quoted as saying The Huert was the most skilled player on the roster. He can be the most skilled from last year class and still not come close to those numbers. 20 ppg is exceptionally hard to do. 13 at 30mpg is a legit jump considering he was averaging 11.5 playing 31 mpg last year. That's an major efficiency bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member turnermx Posted August 24, 2019 Premium Member Report Share Posted August 24, 2019 2 hours ago, NBASupes said: Honestly, this is what I am expecting. I expect that as well, not so much because Huerter isn't good enough but because the team has more talent. I expect something from Hunter, Cam and Jabari (who is a proven 20 ppg scorer in his own right). This team has tremendous depth and won't count on another 20ppg starter besides Trae and Collins. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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