Is Howard the leader this team has been missing?

[kryza]

His play and attitude continues to grow. He takes charge when we need a bucket and encourages and talks to his teammates consistently. He's only 17, but he sure seemed like the boss out there tonight.

Having a 17 year old team leader may be the reason we are losing leads at the end of the game too, but I love the potential.

[tower912]

So far. 

[source?]

Yes. Thank God he's here.

[mug644]

His play and attitude continues to grow. He takes charge when we need a bucket and encourages and talks to his teammates consistently. He's only 17, but he sure seemed like the boss out there tonight.

Having a 17 year old team leader may be the reason we are losing leads at the end of the game too, but I love the potential.

I just took 2 two shots as a result of reading your post. Thanks.

[Marcus92]

Yes.

[GoldenWarrior11]

Our team leader may not be able to get into an R-rated movie, but he can definitely score. 

A bright future that young man has.  I hope he stays here all four years.

[wadesworld]

Our team leader may not be able to get into an R-rated movie, but he can definitely score. 

A bright future that young man has.  I hope he stays here all four years.

Get with the times.  R rated movie age is 17.  He's 17.

Can't vote.

[Markusquette]

He's already the best player and leader of the team. 

[Dr. Blackheart]

Best freshman since Bo Ellis?

[Lennys Tap]

He's already the best player and leader of the team.

Pretty good considering that a little more than a month ago he was (in one man's eye, anyway) the third best offensive PG on the roster. LOL

[Goose]

Dr. B

Definitely best freshman since HE. This kid has a chance to be very, very, very good. Bo is still the standard, but MH has some games left to narrow the gap. His demeanor and confidence are almost as impressive as silky smooth shot.

I said it last week that big time kudo's to Wojo for landing him and big time props for TC for making the decision he made. While TC did not impress me on the court, very impressed with decision and comments he made about MH.

[WarriorFan]

We're talking Dominic James / Doc Rivers level here.
And considering he's a much better shooter than James (albeit fewer rebounds by far and fewer assists), I think we're looking at a Doc Rivers type of talent here. 

[connie]

Looks like it.  Tough, clutch and talented.  Things are looking awfully good so far.

[muwarrior69]

If he keeps playing the way he has when do you think he will try out for the NBA? Do you think he is as good as these guys are? Howard is under 6 ft tall IIRC, if not I stand corrected.

http://www.si.com/nba/2015/02/23/ranking-nba-top-10-under-six-feet-tall

[Loose Cannon]

Get with the times.  R rated movie age is 17.  He's 17.

Can't vote.

He can on Hometown Heros.

[wadesworld]

Pretty good considering that a little more than a month ago he was (in one man's eye, anyway) the third best offensive PG on the roster. LOL

You should probably invest in some reading comprehension courses.

[Stretchdeltsig]

Dr. B

Definitely best freshman since HE. This kid has a chance to be very, very, very good. Bo is still the standard, but MH has some games left to narrow the gap. His demeanor and confidence are almost as impressive as silky smooth shot.

I said it last week that big time kudo's to Wojo for landing him and big time props for TC for making the decision he made. While TC did not impress me on the court, very impressed with decision and comments he made about MH.

TC?

[brewcity77]

If he keeps playing the way he has when do you think he will try out for the NBA? Do you think he is as good as these guys are? Howard is under 6 ft tall IIRC, if not I stand corrected.

http://www.si.com/nba/2015/02/23/ranking-nba-top-10-under-six-feet-tall

The earliest he could try for the league is after his sophomore year. He isn't old enough to declare as a freshman. I think to declare early, the one thing he really needs to improve is his passing. If you look at all these guys, many of them were averaging an assist rate of 30% or higher before they were drafted. When the NBA looks at guys that small, just shooting it really well isn't enough. It would also help if he became better at creating turnovers and scoring in transition. For the most part, these guys have high-level quickness that helps mask defensive deficiencies. He also has to prove he can sustain his play with a higher usage rate. Thus far, he's done it as his usage rate has risen in the season (he's one of the leaders in conference play) but he'll have to sustain it as he becomes the defensive focus in the years to come.

[LloydsLegs]

TC?

Traci Carter

And the answer to the question is yes. 

[tower912]

I was watching the replay of the Creighton/Butler game this morning.    Watson for Creighton is an interesting comparison.  Small PG.   I think Watson is faster, with and without the ball.   He is more experienced and has more moves right now, though I think Markus will develop many more.   Markus is the better shooter.     Here's the difference that I see, I think Watson can stay in front of Markus and I don't think Markus can stay in front of Watson.   But I sure am glad we have Markus. 

[VegasWarrior77]

I was watching the replay of the Creighton/Butler game this morning.    Watson for Creighton is an interesting comparison.  Small PG.   I think Watson is faster, with and without the ball.   He is more experienced and has more moves right now, though I think Markus will develop many more.   Markus is the better shooter.     Here's the difference that I see, I think Watson can stay in front of Markus and I don't think Markus can stay in front of Watson.   But I sure am glad we have Markus.

I was thinking about the Watson/Howard comparison while watching that game last night.  Howard has huge upside and will add strength as he gets older.  I sometimes forget he's only 17!

[tower912]

I am in no way criticizing Markus.   JB was right about him.   The real deal.    AT THIS MOMENT, I think Watson may be the better PG, simply by virtue of experience and speed.   

[Eye]

I think comparisons to Diener and Hutchins are fairer.

[4everwarriors]

Cat's got balls, especially for a boy (just for assclown sake), hey?

[MUBurrow]

I was thinking about this while watching him splash three after three last night. The 3 pt % will eventually regress back to a more sustainable mean, but its great that he's enjoyed this early success. He's clearly a pretty natural leader anyway, but this gives him a ton of confidence out of the box and will accelerate his jumping into that leadership role.