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104225, Offensive stud. All-Star.
Posted by Frank Longo, Fri Jun-13-14 01:40 PM
His defensive woes have been overblown because he played out of position so much of last year-- he's not quick enough to be a stopper or anything, but he's smart and he works very hard. He won't be a James Harden on defense, he'll be serviceable.

On offense, little he can't do. Threes, check. Sick from mid-range, check. Smooth handles, check. Post game, check. Finishes at the rim, check. Not afraid of contact, check. "Passes the smoothness eye test," check.

The most NBA ready player in the draft. Wiggy and Embiid may have higher ceilings, but I'd be surprised if they look immediately better this year, especially if (and I pray as a Jabari fan it happens) he goes to an offensive minded squad like the Sixers. He could put up 16+ as a rookie in that system.