That’s dumb lol. That’s what he already did. He’s a really good defender. But he has no offensive skill. Can’t shoot the ball. He hasn’t shot the ball well since he was 16😂
Cam is a perfect example of what I mean when I say AAU ball is ruining these players. It teaches them to be iso reliant and they don’t know how to play system basketball, they can only score and shoot in a rhythm. But what happens when you fall in the draft and you don’t get 20-30 touches per game they literally don’t know what to do with themselves
Yup the explosion of aau has destroyed many fundamentals of the game and as you said many young bball players today are comin up not knowin how to play a role some get to the league and are able to adapt but many end up like cam and completely floppin out the league after their rookie deal expires
Exactly. Kobe said it best.l years ago AAU is going to ruin a lot of young kids and water down the game. Which is one of the reasons why some parts of the game are so bad nowadays
As a guy who was a victim to this, the coaches will tell players "I'll only start players that can shoot and dribble." What do you think players will only work on to get more minutes? They really didn't prioritize the little things like rebounding and defense cause they assumed it'll be automatic with the players they liked
As a Duke fan, people really fail to realize that Cam committed to Duke before Zion and RJ. I really love Cam Reddish, but really wish he decommitted after specifically RJ committed too. It was great to have on the team, but it seemed to stunt his growth and confidence that he had so much of.
His biggest mistake was not decommiting from Duke when Zion and RJ committed. Cam was a point forward for his entire high school career. He should have gone into a system that allowed him to be a lead guard (like Trae Young at OK). Solidifying himself at that point forward role would have pushed NBA teams to play him at that position. Playing the 3 and D at Duke made NBA teams categorize him as a wing. Top recruits should learn from this and go to a school that’ll allow them to showcase their strengths. Don’t just commit to these blue blood programs because of their rep.
Facts I felt similarly I have never been fans of hot and cold motor guys and cam fit that to a tee some games he was aggressive on both ends and showcasing all the abilities that had so many excited about him then their were other games where he seemed more than content to just float around and just exist on the floor
That's what people don't get with these draft boards He may be T Mac But maybe T Mac doesn't translate well to today's that's why Cam is struggling too Scouts do an awful and lazy job of comparing prospects to old players that already played, they should compare them to active players or guys that just retired no less than 5 years ago, so people know what they are getting
Brandon Miller is what i thought Cam would be , he looked like a less athletic/explosive Paul George to me …. He lacks alot of things tho and it was foreshadowed at Duke
yea because those guys all have a brain and understand their role… cam reddish doesn’t have a brain and thinks he’s a super star hence he will never understand his role
As a Hawks fan, I keep thinking this is the year for him. He's a tease and smacks of a guy who hasn't worked hard on his craft. He doesn't have much of an IQ, I think defensive role player at best, if there's a market for such a thing.
I think he’s one of those guys that just doesn’t like playing basketball that much, but obviously likes the money and other stuff. I’ve been watching basketball for so long that I can sort of see it if i watch someone long enough. We can obviously think of other names that immediately come to mind that we don’t need to say out loud who also fit this description.
Dude could pull a Dante Exum and go to the Euro league, maybe figure out a role, and come back later. For now he's just Melo with the Hawks effective 😂
I remember watching Cam play in person when he was in high school, I thought he was super nice and I want him to succeed but damn it's been tough to watch
Cam reddish may not be an all star but when the hawks drafted him in first round in the 2019 draft they wanted him to develop like a star just like Trae did in the 2018 draft. But as years went by the hawks traded him for basically nothing. Because remember the 2022 first round pick the hawks traded for after they traded reddish? They receive basically nothing in return for him just a half a season in Knox. That's why his career took a downhill since he got traded to the knicks then again to the Blazers now in his 6th season we don't even know if he is improving or not. That's why nobody might not pick up reddish who shot below 35 percent from three.
People love to hate on overseas when many players can make more over there than the NBA especially the ones like Cam Reddish who arent superstars here. Kenneth Faried making almost 5 million a season lol
Hawks got blessed wit the number one pick because of ppl like cam not Turing out if he would have turn into what people saw him🥶then we could’ve drafted Giannis
He isn’t that good of a defender. The idea of his defense is much better than his actual on court D. Look it up stats wise he’s a league defender at best. There’s 0 excuse that a supposed playoff team lets this guy close some games or ever starts him. He’s a bench player on a lottery team type of player at this point of his career. You can’t prioritize him anymore as he’s been an utter disappointment but giving him 15-20 min off the bench on a lottery bound team is worth it. Let him run around play some D and hope he can knock down some open shots at a 35% clip.
I wish he never went to duke. He didn’t develop the way he needed too. Cam is basically almost out the league if he doesn’t work out with the lakers. I wish he was drafted by another team. The hawks didn’t need him.
The reason the Hawks traded him was not bc they didn’t see potential but bc he walked into Travis office and told him that he wanted a bigger role on the team aka be a top 2 scoring option. That’s why he was traded for merely nothing at the time.
He's been so important to the Lakers at times & LeBron just believes in this guy so much. He is definitely difficult though. You can see that he doesn't even like the pressers. I hope he does better & I would e call him a bust. He is what he is.
Some of my fellow Knicks fans swore Cam could be a superstar, because he could do a couple of AND1 moves. They will die on a hill when they pick a player to stan for. Same with Obi and other bums we've drafted. They blame everyone, but the players for not developing. It's almost like they get off on being delusional.
I heard so many people say that all Cam Reddish needed was the right fit and he’d blossom. Yes, fit matters for sure, but Reddish has been on four teams now and has never shown any signs of improvement. You could actually argue he’s gotten worse. I think it’s past time we admit he’s simply not a good NBA player. You could also say all of this about Bol Bol.
I think it's ok if a guy doesn't become a superstar like he was projected. If he is a solid role player then that's not a bad thing because that's a role that literally every team needs filled. The thing with Reddish is that people can't seem to get over what they thought he would be at this point. I get it...i'm a huge fan of his and i'm a Duke fan, but not every projected top pick is going to end up being a superstar in the NBA if they even make it there in the first place.
I love Cam. Still wish him the best. But he broke my heart. What they say about him before the draft was true - ''The biggest enigma of the draft.'' I wish we knew more about behind the scenes stuff that maybe would help us Cam-believers rationalize what happened to this dude.
He’s not necessarily that bad, if Reddish let’s go of the idea that he’s a superstar and works on accepting his role as a role player, he can be a really valuable 3&D wing. And then maybe after a few seasons of working on his craft, he can find a bigger role when he’s developed his skills enough.
Cam reddish to me is like a poor mans jeff green, same kinda story guy has the perfect build all the talent, showed heaps of flashes even in the nba but just lacked that ability to lut it all together night after night.
He’s definitely not a bust … the bust is the development of these young stars in the league . No 18-19 year old should go to the league unless if you have it all together. Too many people are in their ears tellin em to go
I definitely think injuries hasn't helped him, but honestly he fits good with the lakers just needs to be confident and hit the corner three and slash when it makes sense.
The 1st time I ever saw Cam Reddish play in HS I just knew that he's going to be the next NBA superstar. I even rejoiced when he got drafted by my hometown team the Atlanta Hawks...I actually think going to Duke hurt his development as a player because he had to take a backseat to Zion Williamson and RJ Barrett
If he gets more humbled , he can be a very good role player 3and D lockdown defence and 3 point open shots , all he needs is not getting bad offensive decisions
He has had an ankle injury that he has consistently missed time because of since Duke. Its whats keeping him from being consistent and getting off the ground as a Star.
Go watch the pod with Lebron and Redick. Lebron says his success is the product of good coaching, a bit of god given talent, and luck. The AAU circuit and his previous coaches failed Reddish. A foundation was not was never built and he coasted on just talent. Now, he's having to build that foundation in the NBA amongst the best with very little room to make mistakes. Just tough all around. I hope he figures it out.
He isn't being used correctly, just standing in the corners isn't going to build his confidence, solely playing defense and not getting offensive chances totally crashes 1s self-esteem..
You guys are all living under a rock if you aren’t aware Cam has been balling out for the lakers, outstanding defence and hustle while bringing some scoring at times
I still think if cam didn’t request a trade from the hawks who hadn’t even fully given up on him yet he would’ve been better off. Instead he got traded to the knicks who already had a lot of forwards then Portland who also had a lot of forwards.
Once Cam is out of LeBron's shadows, I think he will be good. Just needs a Hawk-esque situation where he can ball out. Thibs didn't give him a chance and that stint with the disorganized Trailblazers was weird.
I think he would have been better if he was able to go to the G League straight from high school instead of going to Duke, or if he just went to a different school. He had a pro game.. but I think being forced to play into the system, on top of being the 3rd option in that same system.. messed him up in a lot of ways. Just an analysis
Shouldve stayed an extra year at duke, horrible efficiency at duke, I remember thinking tre jones is way better than him and questioned the hype around cam
He’s still probably one of the best one on one players in all of basketball the problem is in a 5 v 5 if you can’t consistently shoot you can no longer play in the nba. If he gets a consistent 3pt shot and the defense has to come close to him he will then be able to showcase his atheletic ability and finish at the basket until then he’s simply not a viable nba player. See Russel Westbrook, Ben Simmons. Hes really not a bust the league is situational even at duke by him becoming and off ball player that negates his best skills. He simply needs to learn to shoot really well from three and not off the dribble. That’s it. Not everyone can have the ball in their hands in the nba that’s a. Privilege afforded to very few
Its not that he failed he just has been asked to do stuff thats not his specialty. Lakers want him to be a 3 point shooter when he's more of just a pure scorer. Theres a chance he breaks out this playoffs if used rite. Everything needs to go through him, spencer and rui in that second unit. If the coach let them rock itll work
I’m a duke fan and he just straight up missed shots. Zion and Barrett were good playmakers and jones didn’t shoot at all. He had an opportunity to be good it just didn’t pan out.
I’ve watched every laker game this season and I just wish we didn’t have so many injuries so we didn’t have to play him,but darvin Ham has a strange love for him,his trash on offense and overrated as a defender
He hangs in the corner way to much for the abilities he has need to move and flash more on offense and Hustle for rebounds lose ball steal on defense. Cam has so much potential just need to change his play still. I say mimic Ant Man would be a good start.
This basically boils down to, he wasn’t a good enough shooter. If he could just shoot he’d last in the nba a long time with his defense and length. Not giving up on him.
Actually this is easy, he’s talented, like 95% of 1st rounders but then it’s about fit and coaching. The 5% are so talented they could play anywhere the 95% are going to be role players, and can develop into good-great players based work ethic, attitude, and opportunity. The other side of it is being healthy also. You see the thing about the NBA it’s a grown Man’s game, nothing like college where you around peers all the time, students same age, similar lifestyles, you can make mistakes, and many of the coaches have a mentoring type of mentality. It’s competitive but allows you to grow and develop for those who stay. It also allows you to further learn how to be coached, criticized, and are often much more focused on fundamentals. In pro, you’re expected to know it and it’s more about skill development. Super competitive and you can be replaced quickly. But if you know about sports it’s better to be grounded in the fundamentals which then will enhance your skill development. So many of today’s NBA players are super skilled, but not grounded in the fundamentals of the game. The other side of that is being on a team where it’s a good fit. You see this all the time, a player sits for another team I get some limited minutes gets traded to another team, and all of a sudden he looks like an all star. It’s definitely about fit and opportunity, and politics, contracts, even marketing. I like Cam, I think he can be a really good player and just has to put his head down, work and learn. The funny thing from a defensive side. He is what the Lakers need. Just not consistent offensively. It’s also a lot tougher in today’s analytics game which I think is more frosting than substance. With a lot of the GM’s push and coaches three point shooting which is important however, at the end of the game how many times does it just come down to getting a bucket which nine times out of ten is a 2pt basket, but you see teams wasting possession on forced 3 pt shots which is a common theme in the NBA.
Bro one of the secrets to the Lakers success early on in the season was with their lineups with Cam Reddish. I don't know if they've figured that out but I hope he gets healthy and they reinstate him to the active lineup rotations.
Cam has always been a really talented guy but he has never been better than Zion at any point in their lives. I’ve watched them both since HS. To think that he would be a better pro is so strange.
He didn’t wanna be patient with ATL. He was supposed to be the 2nd star next to Trae. He was injured a lot in his first 2 seasons. Then asked for trade in his third season 🫤 This is besides the point but he has #22 tatted and he only wore #22 in Atlanta
Exactly. Bogi and Huerter were huge for them when Cam went down his second season. All Cam needed to do was keep his head down and put in the work. Prime example of that is Jalen Johnson. He did he time in the g league his rookie year, and this year he worked his way off the bench into the starting lineup.
Cam gotta embrace a role of 3&D to succeed in this league. That gets you paid (look at that horrible deal the Suns just gave Grayson Allen 😂). Too many mouths to feed on the Lakers. If a team like the Mavs were to get their hands on him it’d be open shots galore for him 😬. All he’d really have to focus on is his defense.
Cam reddish need to understand that he’s not a star but if he can humble him self he can be one of the best 3 and D guys in the league
Facts tho, and you can become a star if you’re good enough at being that
He can't be a 3 and D guy because he's a below average shooter. @@TeamFuckSwagg
He literally has one more opportunity if even that before he will be forced into the G league or going abroad.
That’s dumb lol. That’s what he already did. He’s a really good defender. But he has no offensive skill. Can’t shoot the ball. He hasn’t shot the ball well since he was 16😂
He's literally been trying to do that on Knicks and lakers
Cam is a perfect example of what I mean when I say AAU ball is ruining these players. It teaches them to be iso reliant and they don’t know how to play system basketball, they can only score and shoot in a rhythm. But what happens when you fall in the draft and you don’t get 20-30 touches per game they literally don’t know what to do with themselves
Yup the explosion of aau has destroyed many fundamentals of the game and as you said many young bball players today are comin up not knowin how to play a role some get to the league and are able to adapt but many end up like cam and completely floppin out the league after their rookie deal expires
I think jalen green is another great example of this
Exactly. Kobe said it best.l years ago AAU is going to ruin a lot of young kids and water down the game. Which is one of the reasons why some parts of the game are so bad nowadays
As a guy who was a victim to this, the coaches will tell players "I'll only start players that can shoot and dribble." What do you think players will only work on to get more minutes? They really didn't prioritize the little things like rebounding and defense cause they assumed it'll be automatic with the players they liked
Wrong
When Cam Reddish gets going, he plays like Trevor Ariza. Pick pockets, hustle, and shoot 3's.
Rui can do that shit too lmao 🤣
"When he gets going" - Clearly he doesnt get going enough - Hence why hes on a minimium contract and fighting for his future in the NBA.
@@Nor-e8t what was even your point?
@@hoodie_bron I think he means that Cam isn't needed, for that reason....Rui's contract specifically
@@Nor-e8tyeah what’s your point
One of the most unusual players in the nba right now
As a Duke fan, people really fail to realize that Cam committed to Duke before Zion and RJ. I really love Cam Reddish, but really wish he decommitted after specifically RJ committed too. It was great to have on the team, but it seemed to stunt his growth and confidence that he had so much of.
Yea but why did RJ flourish and Cam didn't? RJ is having a great career and Reddish is well, on his way to becoming a guy who gets 10 day contracts.
Editing in this vid was top tier 🔥 great work bro!
His biggest mistake was not decommiting from Duke when Zion and RJ committed.
Cam was a point forward for his entire high school career. He should have gone into a system that allowed him to be a lead guard (like Trae Young at OK). Solidifying himself at that point forward role would have pushed NBA teams to play him at that position. Playing the 3 and D at Duke made NBA teams categorize him as a wing.
Top recruits should learn from this and go to a school that’ll allow them to showcase their strengths. Don’t just commit to these blue blood programs because of their rep.
I said this dude was a bust when he was averaging 35% from the field at Duke. People were acting like I was crazy.
It’s crazy to be 6’7 and you can’t be more efficient than 35% from the field.
Facts I felt similarly I have never been fans of hot and cold motor guys and cam fit that to a tee some games he was aggressive on both ends and showcasing all the abilities that had so many excited about him then their were other games where he seemed more than content to just float around and just exist on the floor
Where you play at?
Because you said a college player was a bust… that is incredibly stupid 😭🤦🏽♂️
I agree with you, I said the same
On one of the draft boards they were comparing to Tracey mcgrady
it was more so Paul George with his ideal prototypical size and a lil bounce in his dribble
@@pls-ef3qc I seen some that said Tracy mcgrady
That's what people don't get with these draft boards
He may be T Mac
But maybe T Mac doesn't translate well to today's that's why Cam is struggling too
Scouts do an awful and lazy job of comparing prospects to old players that already played, they should compare them to active players or guys that just retired no less than 5 years ago, so people know what they are getting
@@everyone1liesd459T-mac would cook in today league he has everything in his package 😂 T-mac had comparisons to KB
It’s about perspective. Bro failed in the NBA. But won at life. He’s still made $21 million before the age of 25.
@SleepyAirplane-si2xyyou made 21 million?
@SleepyAirplane-si2xy20 million gone in a year are you crazy?
Yeah because athletes are never known for going broke.
@@Zincwya Half of that going to taxes, agents, and nba fees.
@@billydakid601 that leaves $10 mil, he's doing great haha. As long as he was smart
I kinda seen it at Duke. The other two Zion and RJ was hungry
Especially Zion, hes still hungry
@@Turk_2023beat me to it
@@Turk_2023you mfs not funny
@@Turk_2023😂💀
@@Turk_2023 LMFAOOOO this made my day lol
Editing on this video is really good
Brandon Miller is what i thought Cam would be , he looked like a less athletic/explosive Paul George to me …. He lacks alot of things tho and it was foreshadowed at Duke
I would love to see him with Miami. Spoelstra and that staff could really maximize his potential. They did it with Duncan, Jaquez, Caleb Martin etc.
yea because those guys all have a brain and understand their role… cam reddish doesn’t have a brain and thinks he’s a super star hence he will never understand his role
As a Hawks fan, I keep thinking this is the year for him. He's a tease and smacks of a guy who hasn't worked hard on his craft. He doesn't have much of an IQ, I think defensive role player at best, if there's a market for such a thing.
3 and d is once of the most important roles and its one of the biggest things teams want besides star players
@@rockafeller3734he has no three
I think he’s one of those guys that just doesn’t like playing basketball that much, but obviously likes the money and other stuff.
I’ve been watching basketball for so long that I can sort of see it if i watch someone long enough.
We can obviously think of other names that immediately come to mind that we don’t need to say out loud who also fit this description.
he can be a royce o neal type player
Dude could pull a Dante Exum and go to the Euro league, maybe figure out a role, and come back later. For now he's just Melo with the Hawks effective 😂
yep thats how you know its a mindset thing... he just not humble enough right now sadly
@@GOATTTTTTjust like everyone else on the lakers. all divas no team continuity and above all the worst coach in the nba
I remember watching Cam play in person when he was in high school, I thought he was super nice and I want him to succeed but damn it's been tough to watch
Its kind of crazy that Zion, RJ and Cam haven't done much of anything in the NBA.
They didnt do much in college either especially reddish
zion 2 all stars been in playoffs and career avg of 24?
@@YourFavoriteCoolCousinhe is obviously baitin
What do y’all expect tho ?
@@YourFavoriteCoolCousin Zion has never been in the playoffs (yet)......
He hurt his career asking for trade out of Atlanta thinking he would get a better situation but didn’t.
So true
Cam reddish may not be an all star but when the hawks drafted him in first round in the 2019 draft they wanted him to develop like a star just like Trae did in the 2018 draft. But as years went by the hawks traded him for basically nothing. Because remember the 2022 first round pick the hawks traded for after they traded reddish? They receive basically nothing in return for him just a half a season in Knox. That's why his career took a downhill since he got traded to the knicks then again to the Blazers now in his 6th season we don't even know if he is improving or not. That's why nobody might not pick up reddish who shot below 35 percent from three.
Right when you think bro is a monotone speaker he gives you a witty delivery that keeps you locked in. Great job my yute
He just don’t work enough. “talent don’t get you far in this league ur work ethic does” - LeBron James.
and balco
If he and rj didn’t go to duke I wonder how different things would be
He would've stayed another year playing in college.
😅
Coach Spo would have him turn into a beast in Miami
People love to hate on overseas when many players can make more over there than the NBA especially the ones like Cam Reddish who arent superstars here. Kenneth Faried making almost 5 million a season lol
💯
Hawks got blessed wit the number one pick because of ppl like cam not Turing out if he would have turn into what people saw him🥶then we could’ve drafted Giannis
He makes the Lakers defense better when he's in the rotation. Still has a spot in the League
His defensive impact doesn't make up for his lack of offense. The way defenses play him will make him unplayable come playoffs.
Yes he had a place as a thybulle type of defender buy he's still a draft bust based on his draft expectations
not saying much considering where he was drafted.
He isn’t that good of a defender. The idea of his defense is much better than his actual on court D. Look it up stats wise he’s a league defender at best. There’s 0 excuse that a supposed playoff team lets this guy close some games or ever starts him. He’s a bench player on a lottery team type of player at this point of his career. You can’t prioritize him anymore as he’s been an utter disappointment but giving him 15-20 min off the bench on a lottery bound team is worth it. Let him run around play some D and hope he can knock down some open shots at a 35% clip.
When he's healthy, he's bringing out Trevor Ariza vibes
I wish he never went to duke. He didn’t develop the way he needed too. Cam is basically almost out the league if he doesn’t work out with the lakers. I wish he was drafted by another team. The hawks didn’t need him.
It's not the team, it's up to the player to develop himself. Fans also blamed the Knicks and Thibs, tho he was only on the team for quick minute.
The reason the Hawks traded him was not bc they didn’t see potential but bc he walked into Travis office and told him that he wanted a bigger role on the team aka be a top 2 scoring option. That’s why he was traded for merely nothing at the time.
He requested a trade as well im pretty sure. Hawks fans were salty for a second lol
@@hoodie_bronnope
He's been so important to the Lakers at times & LeBron just believes in this guy so much.
He is definitely difficult though. You can see that he doesn't even like the pressers. I hope he does better & I would e call him a bust. He is what he is.
Some of my fellow Knicks fans swore Cam could be a superstar, because he could do a couple of AND1 moves. They will die on a hill when they pick a player to stan for. Same with Obi and other bums we've drafted. They blame everyone, but the players for not developing. It's almost like they get off on being delusional.
this is so true. Knicks fans did the same shit with Kevin Knox, Dennis Smith Jr, and Frank Ntilikina.
Ironically, his coach at Westtown is the founder of AND1.
I heard so many people say that all Cam Reddish needed was the right fit and he’d blossom. Yes, fit matters for sure, but Reddish has been on four teams now and has never shown any signs of improvement. You could actually argue he’s gotten worse. I think it’s past time we admit he’s simply not a good NBA player. You could also say all of this about Bol Bol.
Believe it or not going to Duke messed him up…along with going in the same draft as Zion of course
I think it's ok if a guy doesn't become a superstar like he was projected. If he is a solid role player then that's not a bad thing because that's a role that literally every team needs filled. The thing with Reddish is that people can't seem to get over what they thought he would be at this point. I get it...i'm a huge fan of his and i'm a Duke fan, but not every projected top pick is going to end up being a superstar in the NBA if they even make it there in the first place.
not even a solid roleplayer hes on his way out of the league after the injury
I love Cam. Still wish him the best. But he broke my heart.
What they say about him before the draft was true - ''The biggest enigma of the draft.''
I wish we knew more about behind the scenes stuff that maybe would help us Cam-believers rationalize what happened to this dude.
He hit 2 game winners at duke. Hardly horrific. They also went to the elite 8
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how many elite 8 banners are hanging in dukes building?
Cam has all the natural talent in the the world but he just doesn't have that killer instinct to give it his all.
He’s not necessarily that bad, if Reddish let’s go of the idea that he’s a superstar and works on accepting his role as a role player, he can be a really valuable 3&D wing. And then maybe after a few seasons of working on his craft, he can find a bigger role when he’s developed his skills enough.
Cam reddish to me is like a poor mans jeff green, same kinda story guy has the perfect build all the talent, showed heaps of flashes even in the nba but just lacked that ability to lut it all together night after night.
i really thought he's gonna be better than RJ Barrett and has a Paul George game in him
Cam is your new prototypical nba player.
He’s definitely not a bust … the bust is the development of these young stars in the league . No 18-19 year old should go to the league unless if you have it all together. Too many people are in their ears tellin em to go
Bro still young has time not saying he’s an allstar but a good role player on a good team definitely has the potential
he had the potential 5 years ago bruh… it’s time except reality it’s over for him my friend.
Nah
I definitely think injuries hasn't helped him, but honestly he fits good with the lakers just needs to be confident and hit the corner three and slash when it makes sense.
The 1st time I ever saw Cam Reddish play in HS I just knew that he's going to be the next NBA superstar. I even rejoiced when he got drafted by my hometown team the Atlanta Hawks...I actually think going to Duke hurt his development as a player because he had to take a backseat to Zion Williamson and RJ Barrett
He was cooking for the Hawks, in the playoffs vs Giannis. The trade surprised me
Cam had some promising moments on the hawks but dude jus didn’t accept his role and his bad bball iq is a reflection of this
Yet another Duke bust! I feel like we’re seeing more busts than ever.
Just shows you how unreal the talent is in the NBA
If he gets more humbled , he can be a very good role player 3and D lockdown defence and 3 point open shots , all he needs is not getting bad offensive decisions
He has had an ankle injury that he has consistently missed time because of since Duke. Its whats keeping him from being consistent and getting off the ground as a Star.
He sucked in college and he sucks now. Why is this even a discussion.
Better than u tho
Lowkey he can still recover when he gets in a situation where he’s allowed to create. He gotta stop with the three ball tho
Go watch the pod with Lebron and Redick. Lebron says his success is the product of good coaching, a bit of god given talent, and luck. The AAU circuit and his previous coaches failed Reddish. A foundation was not was never built and he coasted on just talent. Now, he's having to build that foundation in the NBA amongst the best with very little room to make mistakes. Just tough all around. I hope he figures it out.
You can be so talented you never have to learn how to compete. And then when you do, you think its unfair.
Hes had 3 injuries in the past month. Groin, knee, ankle. Just bad luck.
He isn't being used correctly, just standing in the corners isn't going to build his confidence, solely playing defense and not getting offensive chances totally crashes 1s self-esteem..
You guys are all living under a rock if you aren’t aware Cam has been balling out for the lakers, outstanding defence and hustle while bringing some scoring at times
It don’t matter if he don’t score but he’s a good defender the only thing is he’s very injury prone like once he comes back he gets injured again
I still think if cam didn’t request a trade from the hawks who hadn’t even fully given up on him yet he would’ve been better off. Instead he got traded to the knicks who already had a lot of forwards then Portland who also had a lot of forwards.
I think the main reason he’s having problems, is because his motor just doesn’t run consistently. I saw that at Duke a lot.
Once Cam is out of LeBron's shadows, I think he will be good. Just needs a Hawk-esque situation where he can ball out. Thibs didn't give him a chance and that stint with the disorganized Trailblazers was weird.
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Glad I released him from my roster on MyLeague 😂
I think he would have been better if he was able to go to the G League straight from high school instead of going to Duke, or if he just went to a different school.
He had a pro game.. but I think being forced to play into the system, on top of being the 3rd option in that same system.. messed him up in a lot of ways. Just an analysis
It’s still so crazy to me duke got Cam, Zion and RJ Barrett 🤯
Shouldve stayed an extra year at duke, horrible efficiency at duke, I remember thinking tre jones is way better than him and questioned the hype around cam
I like Cam. Dude is such a pest off the ball. He plays with relentless grit! Getting steals no other player cares to make an effort for.
He’s still probably one of the best one on one players in all of basketball the problem is in a 5 v 5 if you can’t consistently shoot you can no longer play in the nba. If he gets a consistent 3pt shot and the defense has to come close to him he will then be able to showcase his atheletic ability and finish at the basket until then he’s simply not a viable nba player. See Russel Westbrook, Ben Simmons. Hes really not a bust the league is situational even at duke by him becoming and off ball player that negates his best skills. He simply needs to learn to shoot really well from three and not off the dribble. That’s it. Not everyone can have the ball in their hands in the nba that’s a. Privilege afforded to very few
I can’t wait till swish county blows up w a ton of subs. So underrated
Bro should model his game after norman powell
Its not that he failed he just has been asked to do stuff thats not his specialty. Lakers want him to be a 3 point shooter when he's more of just a pure scorer. Theres a chance he breaks out this playoffs if used rite. Everything needs to go through him, spencer and rui in that second unit. If the coach let them rock itll work
He’s reviving his career on the Lakers.
I love this account so damn much
I’m a duke fan and he just straight up missed shots. Zion and Barrett were good playmakers and jones didn’t shoot at all. He had an opportunity to be good it just didn’t pan out.
Update: how cam reddish's career had the nail in the coffin on the lakers
It’s his confidence he’s in his head he has the skill to be top 5 jus not the mental
I’ve watched every laker game this season and I just wish we didn’t have so many injuries so we didn’t have to play him,but darvin Ham has a strange love for him,his trash on offense and overrated as a defender
what kind of stat is "80% bad shot selection?"
That came out kinda weird, 80% of the time he’s pulling bs shots 20% of the time he’s adequate. Talking about his inconsistency’s in the league
He hangs in the corner way to much for the abilities he has need to move and flash more on offense and Hustle for rebounds lose ball steal on defense.
Cam has so much potential just need to change his play still. I say mimic Ant Man would be a good start.
And to think they ranked him a higher espn prospect over RJ lol barrett already looking ready to break out with the raps next year
This basically boils down to, he wasn’t a good enough shooter. If he could just shoot he’d last in the nba a long time with his defense and length. Not giving up on him.
He still has time for a career resurgence. He just have to find his role & accept it.
The hawks gave his bad shooting a chance👎
at some point Ham played him so much minutes, even started him. i hated it, he never delivered.
Anybody who watching the NBA knows he doesn’t get a fair share so show how good he really is.
Lacks the drive to be the best. Same at duke.
yeah notice how when he starts on the lakers theres zero energy
Actually this is easy, he’s talented, like 95% of 1st rounders but then it’s about fit and coaching. The 5% are so talented they could play anywhere the 95% are going to be role players, and can develop into good-great players based work ethic, attitude, and opportunity. The other side of it is being healthy also. You see the thing about the NBA it’s a grown Man’s game, nothing like college where you around peers all the time, students same age, similar lifestyles, you can make mistakes, and many of the coaches have a mentoring type of mentality. It’s competitive but allows you to grow and develop for those who stay. It also allows you to further learn how to be coached, criticized, and are often much more focused on fundamentals. In pro, you’re expected to know it and it’s more about skill development. Super competitive and you can be replaced quickly. But if you know about sports it’s better to be grounded in the fundamentals which then will enhance your skill development. So many of today’s NBA players are super skilled, but not grounded in the fundamentals of the game. The other side of that is being on a team where it’s a good fit. You see this all the time, a player sits for another team I get some limited minutes gets traded to another team, and all of a sudden he looks like an all star. It’s definitely about fit and opportunity, and politics, contracts, even marketing. I like Cam, I think he can be a really good player and just has to put his head down, work and learn. The funny thing from a defensive side. He is what the Lakers need. Just not consistent offensively. It’s also a lot tougher in today’s analytics game which I think is more frosting than substance. With a lot of the GM’s push and coaches three point shooting which is important however, at the end of the game how many times does it just come down to getting a bucket which nine times out of ten is a 2pt basket, but you see teams wasting possession on forced 3 pt shots which is a common theme in the NBA.
Bro one of the secrets to the Lakers success early on in the season was with their lineups with Cam Reddish. I don't know if they've figured that out but I hope he gets healthy and they reinstate him to the active lineup rotations.
yes the lakers really need that 6 ppg to get them over the hump
Cam needs to figure it out otherwise he'll be long gone in nba. he needs the mamba mentality, i wish kobe still alive to train this dude
Am i tripping for thinking he reminds me of Kyle Kuzma, comments?
Sorta both have similar offensive shortcomings but Kuzma was a draft steal not a draft flop
Yes, you are
@@utah.b.6257fax Kuz can actually score
@@swishcountyproductionsfacts that 💯 kyle wasnt pose to be like this he wanted it tho
It’s simple he don’t got that dog in him
Dude could literally score at will and has the size too be a great defender but only likes play twice a month.
If only rj barrett and cam reddish could switch mentalities. Cam would be an all star minimum
Cam has always been a really talented guy but he has never been better than Zion at any point in their lives. I’ve watched them both since HS. To think that he would be a better pro is so strange.
He didn’t wanna be patient with ATL. He was supposed to be the 2nd star next to Trae. He was injured a lot in his first 2 seasons. Then asked for trade in his third season 🫤 This is besides the point but he has #22 tatted and he only wore #22 in Atlanta
Exactly. Bogi and Huerter were huge for them when Cam went down his second season. All Cam needed to do was keep his head down and put in the work.
Prime example of that is Jalen Johnson. He did he time in the g league his rookie year, and this year he worked his way off the bench into the starting lineup.
Cam gotta embrace a role of 3&D to succeed in this league. That gets you paid (look at that horrible deal the Suns just gave Grayson Allen 😂). Too many mouths to feed on the Lakers. If a team like the Mavs were to get their hands on him it’d be open shots galore for him 😬. All he’d really have to focus on is his defense.
5 mill a year I’ll take that .. only 24 still have plenty of time
Honestly if Cam had went to the Knicks instead of RJ I think he would be a better nba player than RJ right now
i knew he would be a bust the moment he admitted on First Take to Stephen A Smith that he had a poor diet the entire time at Duke.
It’s his mentality