No, I have never said don't be optimistic. That's anyone's prerogative. Where it gets over the top is saying Cam should play the "Pippen" role to the star, or calling Zion a left handed Lebron.
I've also said we could be a good team. Please, if you're going to cherry pick things I've said, at least be accurate.
Why is an example “over the top?” When talking shop, you have to give examples people can relate to or remember. If someone said “Cam could play the Bryn Forbes role for Duke his season,” no one would have an f’ing clue what that meant. Haha. But we can clearly visualize the meaning behind the “Scottie Pippen role.”
The key to the whole thing is it was never said Cam is the next Pippen, Barrett is the next Jordan, etc. There’s a line between drawing a comparison and giving an example and I think for the most part on our board, people are giving examples rather than drawing accurate comparisons.
I digress, I disagree with the Pippen role thing because Cam won’t play anywhere near the defense required to be considered 3 and D, though I hope I’m wrong.
Either way, Duke has two strong wings who are very talented, whatever comparison you want to draw. From there adding a HEALTHY point guard with some solid rebounding and Duke should be a matchup problem for anyone in college since wing defense is generally the weakest part of any college defense.