I agree 100% with everything just said D! BUT it is all predicated on several things that haven't happened yet and if any 2 of them don't happen Leaky remains the best option. Variables:
1. Leaky doesn't improve significantly in his shooting (can be easily accomplished by only taking good shots from Mid-Range in + reducing self imposed pressure on freethrows)
2. Leaky doesn't recover his confidence (health, fewer positions to think about, and new atmosphere on the team)
3. Mckoy equals Leaky on D and surpasses him on O
4. Puff makes a drastic leap in performance, health, conditioning, and strength.\
5. Hubs feels pressure from UNC stakeholders to win immediately (doesn't seem to be the Carolina Way)
I'm betting on health, a normal off season, and a new focus on 3/4 only + no more 3 point shots will let us see the real Leaky! If not, it is great to have multiple options behind him to take up the slack! I guarantee Leaky will be a major contributor whether that is off the bench or starting!
1. Leaky doesn't improve significantly in his shooting (can be easily accomplished by only taking good shots from Mid-Range in + reducing self imposed pressure on freethrows)
2. Leaky doesn't recover his confidence (health, fewer positions to think about, and new atmosphere on the team)
3. Mckoy equals Leaky on D and surpasses him on O
4. Puff makes a drastic leap in performance, health, conditioning, and strength.\
5. Hubs feels pressure from UNC stakeholders to win immediately (doesn't seem to be the Carolina Way)
I'm betting on health, a normal off season, and a new focus on 3/4 only + no more 3 point shots will let us see the real Leaky! If not, it is great to have multiple options behind him to take up the slack! I guarantee Leaky will be a major contributor whether that is off the bench or starting!