He'll be on the perimeter in the NBA. That's where Self was having him practice in the preseason. When the team's bigs didn't step up, Self did what he told them he'd do -- he played KJ at the 5 and let them watch. KJ's court vision seems to be as good as, or better than, anyone on the team. The ball doesn't stick in his hands. Note how quickly he either shoots or passes, and how quickly he finds the open man. No surprise that he can handle it -- in AAU he was point guard. So this business of playing the 5 is temporary. Don't get confused. His future in the NBA will be on the perimeter -- and note that on the season-deciding play in the national championship game, who did Self put in for his perimeter defense? KJ. Self is no fool. In any case, the experience KJ is getting this year in the paint will be valuable.
He'll be on the perimeter in the NBA. That's where Self was having him practice in the preseason. When the team's bigs didn't step up, Self did what he told them he'd do -- he played KJ at the 5 and let them watch. KJ's court vision seems to be as good as, or better than, anyone on the team. The ball doesn't stick in his hands. Note how quickly he either shoots or passes, and how quickly he finds the open man. No surprise that he can handle it -- in AAU he was point guard. So this business of playing the 5 is temporary. Don't get confused. His future in the NBA will be on the perimeter -- and note that on the season-deciding play in the national championship game, who did Self put in for his perimeter defense? KJ. Self is no fool. In any case, the experience KJ is getting this year in the paint will be valuable.