$158,000,000 NBA Superstar’s 6’8 Height Caused a Major Error in Judgment From 2X All-Star

In the modern era of basketball, the lines between positions have blurred. Centers can act as pick-and-pop shooters while also engaging in pull-up jumpers off-the-dribble, like Nikola Jokic. There is a Power Forward like Pascal Siakam who plays like both a Wing and has guard-like handles. Thus, this revolution in the league has ensured that some Forwards are as good as dribblers and passers as Guard. On the other hand, the entire team, including big men, can shoot from multiple angles.

This three-point heavy approach to the mix can produce all-purpose players. Jerry Stackhouse talks about how he should have played an all-purpose All-Star at the PG rather than as a wing. 

Jerry Stackhouse talks about the Pelicans’ Forward

Stackhouse became an elite scorer in the late ’90s and early ’00s. During the 2000-01 season, he almost averaged 30 points. He earned two All-Star berths because of his amazing play and knew what it takes to be a high-level player. Because of his immense reputation, many aspiring players flocked to him. 

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One such player was Brandon Ingram, who is currently on a five-year $158 million with the Pelicans. Stackhouse mentored the versatile Forward from middle school. He has seen the Wing traverse through hard paths. As a coach, he believes he made an error in relation to his position.

Sitting down with Gilbert Arenas and Josiah Johnson, the host of Gil’s Arena show, Stackhouse talked about playing Ingram in the wrong position. 

He states, “I was probably playing him out of position just because he was so long. I was playing him as more of a wing, I didn’t play him like a Power Forward or a Center or nothing like that”.

Continuing, “I had him at the wing. I probably should have had him at the Point Guard. The kid just handled the ball just so well, made all the right decisions, as he grew into the program”.

He continues to regret, saying, “We had Point Guard, smaller guys that I had to try to put the ball in their hands. I definitely didn’t utilize him at his best strengths because he was 6’9″ but he could handle the ball like a guard”.

Although Stackhouse may have made an error in judgment, BI has still become an All-Star-level player. Last season he was racking up assists and points as the primary ball-handler for the Pelicans.

When Zion Williamson went down after a hot start, he picked the reins and helped his team at least make the Play in the tournament.

Will he be playing alongside Williamson again?

Ingram waits for Zion Williamson and the Pels

While Ingram is a maestro on the offensive end who has a silky smooth jumper from deep and also a strong mid-range and inside game. Ingram’s smooth jumpers and ball-handling skills combined with Williamson’s power game and improved passing make a deadly duo. However, injuries have kept Williamson at bay. When he plays, he is unstoppable, but he has been unable to be in shape.

After a bunch of off-court involving cheating allegations by adult star Moriah Mills, the power player is facing a tough time. The Pels are reportedly done with him and may look to trade him. If that happens, Pels may have to rework things again.

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