Mario should be more of a facilitator. He does some good things with the ball, but usually for himself.
Mario is a willing and effective passer, and has made some nice hookups on the go with Enes and Noah.
He is frustrating, because one can see the skill set, and his ability to handle the rock, bring the ball up, get to the rack, and hit the three in rhythm.
Final grades? Too early to tell, and remains to be seen how much Fizz can build his confidence and consistency.
With Lance Thomas out for a 4-6 weeks minimum, we stand to see a lot of Herzona & Knox on the floor at the same time, probably with Enes, though I would like to see some of a Vonleh/Robinson-Herzona-Knox front court.
Anyway, we have been more than competitive for the most part, even as we are still wet behind the ears.
Yesterday versus Orlando was an out and out stinker...our defense cratered, and we couldn't hit the broad side of a barn from trey.
Still, some positive signs from Knox, Herzona, Trier and Burke.
PS: And as per Kam Sandwich, we are still right up there in the Zion Sweepstakes. So, there is THAT.
PPS: Remains to be seen if there is a Kristaps Trajectory. I get the impression he does not hold with this sitting out the season scenario. Still, leave us err on the side of caution.
PPPS: Free Agency?
Hey, it is good to have cap space in any event, as cap space presupposes being able to absorb contracts and stockpile draft picks, if all else fails. And while Biz thought me unduly pessimistic regarding the likes of Kemba Walker, I attended a Charlotte home game last week, and believe me, Kemba ain't going anywhere. And now with Butler in Philly, Kyrie in Boston, Kawhi in Toronto, all emerging powerhouses in the East, who does that leave. Kevin Durant? [COUGH]. Vis a Vis cap space and free agency, we best have a Plan B, because right now, the cupboard appears bare.