The hype train for Derrick Favors has pretty much derailed. It’s been a long time since he was the third overall pick, and while he has improved markedly over the course of his career, I don’t sense that there is a ton of hope that he will live up to his potential. It doesn’t help that the Jazz suck and the vaunted Favors-Kanter tandem has not worked out.
But 15 and 10 per 36 is pretty darn good. Take away the expectations of his draft slot/recruiting ranking and you have a young player who is performing well.
Add in this 28-point night against an elite defender and I’d say the future is bright. Who needs hype trains anyway? Hype horse-drawn carriages are just as good really. Less space too, so only the real Favors fanatics are allowed on. Are you worthy?