He was a raw prospect WITHOUT the surgery.

He shoots very well for a guy his size, he moves/jumps very well for a guy his size, his handles should be better than most his size. He doesn't defend (my huge knock against him at the time), but offensively, he has undeniable skills. They just need time.

Especially considering he missed the summer due to surgery and once he was "healthy" he came in out of shape.