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"Project" is usually a term associated with post players who don't have great athleticism.  But to a degree, everyone is a project.  That said, DaSilva seems to be a superior athlete who plays above the rim.  I've never heard of a guy who plays above the rim called a "project."  The term usually used for a guy with great athleticism who maybe needs to develop his skills, is "raw, with a big upside." 

Hmmm.

That is not the way I have seen the term "project" used.

As I have seen the term used it refers to a guy who does not have well developed skills and on-the-court instincts and perhaps hasn't played the game very much but likely has superior athletic ability so that he might be able to become good if those skills are developed.

I would say, "raw, with a big upside" is a synonym, perhaps with a more positive connotation.

[CTcard]

"Project" is usually a term associated with post players who don't have great athleticism.  But to a degree, everyone is a project.  That said, DaSilva seems to be a superior athlete who plays above the rim.  I've never heard of a guy who plays above the rim called a "project."  The term usually used for a guy with great athleticism who maybe needs to develop his skills, is "raw, with a big upside." 

Hmmm.

That is not the way I have seen the term "project" used.

As I have seen the term used it refers to a guy who does not have well developed skills and on-the-court instincts and perhaps hasn't played the game very much but likely has superior athletic ability so that he might be able to become good if those skills are developed.

I would say, "raw, with a big upside" is a synonym, perhaps with a more positive connotation.