The word "potential" and David Harrison have been paired since the Indiana Pacers drafted him in the first round more than three years ago.
However, constant foul trouble, injuries and a short-fuse temper have hindered progress for the fourth-year player.
Harrison's inability to show Pacers officials what he can do on the court on a regular basis could cost him a contract extension.
Pacers president Larry Bird said there has been no talk of giving Harrison an extension before the Oct. 31 deadline.
"We're going to let this play out for a little bit and see what happens," Bird said. "He's had a pretty good first week."