I like ace in a more simplified role that doesn’t expose his lack of functional on ball athleticism due to his stiffness and bad handle. He’ll be able to catch and shoot, attack a close out into a 1-2 dribble pull up, and not have to playmake or make decisions in the PNR. On defense, he should be fine since he’s 6’9 with good length, and an above average athlete. He’s got potential on that end, motor needs to be more consistent but he can move his feet and i like the rim protection flashes. Off the ball, he should be able to cut all he likes, since I feel as if his athleticism is explosive when used without the ball, or when he’s in a catch and rip situation (he really showed his athleticism when he did this, dunking on defenders multiple times) not having to create an advantage. If he’s given power early in his career (really don’t hope this happens) and converts his looks on middling efficiency while contributing nothing as a playmaker and minimal as on ball slasher……. That’s not good at all. Even if he’s put into a high usage role down the line, he’ll have to improve his handle, passing, and finishing (not really a big weakness but this’ll make scoring easier) in order to maximize his desired outcome. Either way, he should provide an impact early in his career. The 3p volume should go up.
I like ace in a more simplified role that doesn’t expose his lack of functional on ball athleticism due to his stiffness and bad handle. He’ll be able to catch and shoot, attack a close out into a 1-2 dribble pull up, and not have to playmake or make decisions in the PNR. On defense, he should be fine since he’s 6’9 with good length, and an above average athlete. He’s got potential on that end, motor needs to be more consistent but he can move his feet and i like the rim protection flashes. Off the ball, he should be able to cut all he likes, since I feel as if his athleticism is explosive when used without the ball, or when he’s in a catch and rip situation (he really showed his athleticism when he did this, dunking on defenders multiple times) not having to create an advantage. If he’s given power early in his career (really don’t hope this happens) and converts his looks on middling efficiency while contributing nothing as a playmaker and minimal as on ball slasher……. That’s not good at all. Even if he’s put into a high usage role down the line, he’ll have to improve his handle, passing, and finishing (not really a big weakness but this’ll make scoring easier) in order to maximize his desired outcome. Either way, he should provide an impact early in his career. The 3p volume should go up.