The New Orleans Pelicans drafted the 2016 Naismith Men's College Player of the Year, but Buddy Hield still has his throng of critics. He doesn't create for others, his defense -- especially on pick-and-rolls -- can be severely lacking, or altogether, his package of tools and size is merely average by NBA standards. The list of concerns appears long and many judgements have been passed, but the naysayers have overlooked several critical components that will likely change the equation and, thus, the end result.
Well, it won't be the first time scouts and experts alike have missed badly on correctly projecting a player's future.