And if Hawkins can get 4 assists and 5 rebounds (more than Zion) like he did last night in less than 30 minutes, then I’m getting sold on the idea. Sure he’s going to shoot, but if he can fill up the rest of the box sheet, then he’s going to be ready sooner than we realize it. Same for Dyson: 8 reb, 7 assists and ZERO turnovers. Dyson’s shooting is much closer to average this season from deep. We like it.
What people are overlooking with CJ is the one component that he provides that no one else on this team can provide. VETERAN LEADERSHIP.
You can’t put a price on that…especially with a young roster filled with players who have never experienced high pressure playoff games.
CJ is a calming presence. He alleviates pressure from Z and BI in crunch time. This team needs CJ