Wow, that was a great article. I've always thought the idea of using Young as a trade chip this summer was dependent on how much DA and CBS like his potential and the work ethic he's been showing to get there. By the sounds of that article, they REALLY like his potential. And while DA will certainly trade anyone, that made me think it won't be Young this summer unless a great deal comes along.
I'm really impressed. Adding 15 pounds of muscle while trimming off body fat over the span of just one season is really good. Young needed to bulk up so he could manage to not got destroyed by the better SF's in this league and getting that done already is a huge step. If He can be a passable defender, his offensive skills could actually fill one of our biggest holes at the 3. Crowder is a perfect compliment for him.
If James Young comes back next season THAT improved, the playoff push was worth it. You can't tell me that being a part of that squad next to guys with supreme work ethics like Smart, Bradley, IT and Crowder, seeing that work can bring success, had a HUGE role in the work Young is doing this summer. He's an impressionable 19 year old who, depending on his environment, could develop into a great player or a bust. Totally depends on his surroundings. And we have good surroundings.