I think I have the same thing inside me. His first year brought him maturity and understanding of the NBA game, his new position as a point guard and his own game. And he said he learned real confidence is earned on the court, rather than in bold proclamations. I just feel that you can say whatever you want off the court, but on the court is where you have to show what your capabilities are and what you're about. Tomjanovich echoed that improvement would come from overall development.
All young players have to grow in that area.
He's got the explosiveness and quickness and jumping ability to get to the basket. But when they're all in there waiting for him, even his effectiveness is going to go down. He was talking about feeling more mature, more comfortable. It's going to be a different game for him next year. Should Francis become that sort of player, presuming Brand, a 6-8 forward, will continue to grow at that same pace, the days of comparisons are probably just beginning.