That's the thing, as much as I like RH, he's isn't good enough to warrant such promise. RH is a stretch to be picked in the 2nd rd, mush less be promised to be taken in the 1st rd.
I'll say this. I'm a Hendrix fan, and a big one. But he's not NBA ready.
He needs vast improvement in ball handling skills, movement without the ball, free throw accuracy, and on his jumper.
He's not a big player by NBA standards. As a matter of fact he's smallish for a power forward.
A forward in the NBA has to be able to bounce outside and nail the 12-20 foot jump shot.
Richard doesn't have that ability as of yet.
And don't forget, a player who is having even slight knee problems isn't exactly what the pros are looking for.
I personally think he needs to improve over the next year, come back for a great senior season, and make himself a possible first rounder.
Look at Kennedy Winston and Rod Grizzard. They both had NBA talent, but they lacked just a couple of little teeny intangibles that kept them out of the first two rounds, and it cost them dearly.
I don't want to see that happen to Richard because he's an outstanding student and person.
However, if he chooses to go I wish him all the luck in the world.
alasippi
