For now, forget about the No. 4 overall label that's attached to Aaron Gordon's profile. Ignore the buzz that's surrounded him since his days as a McDonald's All-American.
Feel free to get excited about some jaw-dropping highlight plays—those babies will be there as long as Gordon gets an opportunity.
But if you're looking for a Rookie of the Year contender or a sleeper for your 2014-15 fantasy squad, look somewhere else.
Gordon will be turning just 19 years old in September, making him one of the youngest players in the NBA. And at this point, his skill level is too far behind his physical tools and world-class athleticism.
Offensively, that athleticism should translate to a few easy buckets here and there, but it won't be enough to neutralize his lack of offensive polish.
He's essentially heading into battle without any weapons—no reliable jumper, one-on-one game or moves to comfortably go to. And it's going to make him vulnerable and ineffective much of the time against set defenses and ball pressure.
Gordon is ...
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Article written by Jonathan Wasserman