A tale of Two Timmy's......
First half was amazing display of talent. Glass half full. When a guy does that in the NBA it demonstrates talent. At 25 there is your upside.
Then there is the consistency.
Nalod Theory: Timmy goes full out most of the time. Problem is not sure he knows how to regulate his output. We often read "He got better when the game came to him". I remember watching Vince Carter in his prime. Amazing player, talent better than Jordan!!!! Relax, wait......But, he could not sustain that level of play(Bill Russell, Jordan, Lebron are freaks of nature!) He could turn it on, make a run, then kind of fall back and "let the game come to him". True of many players but Vince I saw a few times in person and watching him off the ball one could see how he would regulate his output. At his advanced age, he has sustained quite a career doing this. That and genetics!! Vince still had to play reasonable defense, pass, and if open take the shot. 2nd tier great players like him, Melo, Drexler, Human Highlight Wilkens, etc are HOF greats but did not have that extra gear that got them on Mount rushmore. Im not saying Tim does has that kind of talent, but he, like JR smith does possess good NBA talent and if he can figure it out it might provide him the guide to a good career or better. I think Timmy is more dedicated to his craft than JR at the same age.
My point is we are seeing inconsistency in his game. He has his fathers legacy to fill, big expectations on his own and signed a big contract on the big stage. He should have anxiety and be a bit impatient.
Lots of us have super great ideas about players and how they can improve. Just because I say it, or even more likely he knows this (Not from me!!), does not mean it happens over night. He is still finding his way in his advanced roll. Like KP was this season as well. Add Frank and Mundiay we have a nice core of young guys developing. Whats the time line? I don't know. Its frustrating but Nalod is patient. When we are wrong about players, its time to move on. WE did that with Willy, and Denver did it with Mundiay.
The more opportunities we have, the increase chance of success. The higher the ceiling sometimes requires taking chances.
I remember when we drafted Channing Frye. Guy was solid and his upside was limited. He is still going. Reezy was the other way, he came out a bit early, was raw but he had great instincts for the ball. Never a star but solid. Trade him for freaking washed up Francis.