Post by slash on Aug 18, 2010 13:04:22 GMT -5
Al Harrington, New York Knicks
The super versatile Harrington oozes potential. He is a player with the quickness of a guard, the athleticism of a wing player, and enough strength to play Power Forward. Harrington has the makings of a mainstay on a team if he can continue to improve the consistency of his jump shot. He could also use some work with his footwork and rebounding, but Harrington is already tantalizing GMs and coaches with his inside-outside style game.
Under the tutelage of Jeff Van Gundy, Harrington is learning the nuances of defense as well. Only 19, Harrington can be molded into a potential star, or a Pippen-like sidekick.
Shawn Marion, Vancouver Grizzlies
It seems to be an age in which versatile wings are becoming more commonplace. Marion has the size of a small forward, but the athleticism and instinct to play power forward. His main weakness is that he is so raw offensively. With an ugly hitch in his jump shot, Marion relies primarily on his quickness and hops to score points. If he can work on his jumper this summer, Marion ought to become a steady scoring option and an exciting player for years to come.
Antawn Jamison, Golden State Warriors
Yet another young forward, Jamison is already showing refinement in his offensive game and maturity beyond his years. What he needs to do is play consistently and add a bit more variety. He can get caught up in long range jumpers and three pointers, which really hampers his effectiveness. But when he does commit himself to a triple-threat style of play, he has proven to be unstoppable at times, pulling off pump-fake moves in the post that even veterans fall for.
Baron Davis, Washington Wizards
A shooting guard in a point guard's body, Davis doesn't really have the demeanor to be a true point. But this is not an era of true point guards either. Davis could improve significantly on his decision-making and passing, as well as his long range shooting. But Davis is almost completely unmatched in his ability to drive and post-up other guards. With some work on his jumper and the nuances of the point position, Davis can become a regular All-Star in a season or two.
Tracy McGrady, San Antonio Spurs
Even at a youthful age, McGrady is showing that the ceiling is unbelievably high for him. Like a Scottie Pippen, McGrady has the versatility to serve as a great #1A. Like Magic, Pippen can dazzle and wow even with his size. We see him as a more explosive, more aggressive version than Vince Carter with greater potential to become a dominant guard/forward combo. McGrady leverages his athleticism to maximize his developing jumper and his incredible quickness, and he knows how to play a multifaceted game. T-Mac is as unpredictable as it gets for a defender, and he has fantastic passing ability too. A little more work on his jumper will turn him into a terrifying force in the league.
The super versatile Harrington oozes potential. He is a player with the quickness of a guard, the athleticism of a wing player, and enough strength to play Power Forward. Harrington has the makings of a mainstay on a team if he can continue to improve the consistency of his jump shot. He could also use some work with his footwork and rebounding, but Harrington is already tantalizing GMs and coaches with his inside-outside style game.
Under the tutelage of Jeff Van Gundy, Harrington is learning the nuances of defense as well. Only 19, Harrington can be molded into a potential star, or a Pippen-like sidekick.
Shawn Marion, Vancouver Grizzlies
It seems to be an age in which versatile wings are becoming more commonplace. Marion has the size of a small forward, but the athleticism and instinct to play power forward. His main weakness is that he is so raw offensively. With an ugly hitch in his jump shot, Marion relies primarily on his quickness and hops to score points. If he can work on his jumper this summer, Marion ought to become a steady scoring option and an exciting player for years to come.
Antawn Jamison, Golden State Warriors
Yet another young forward, Jamison is already showing refinement in his offensive game and maturity beyond his years. What he needs to do is play consistently and add a bit more variety. He can get caught up in long range jumpers and three pointers, which really hampers his effectiveness. But when he does commit himself to a triple-threat style of play, he has proven to be unstoppable at times, pulling off pump-fake moves in the post that even veterans fall for.
Baron Davis, Washington Wizards
A shooting guard in a point guard's body, Davis doesn't really have the demeanor to be a true point. But this is not an era of true point guards either. Davis could improve significantly on his decision-making and passing, as well as his long range shooting. But Davis is almost completely unmatched in his ability to drive and post-up other guards. With some work on his jumper and the nuances of the point position, Davis can become a regular All-Star in a season or two.
Tracy McGrady, San Antonio Spurs
Even at a youthful age, McGrady is showing that the ceiling is unbelievably high for him. Like a Scottie Pippen, McGrady has the versatility to serve as a great #1A. Like Magic, Pippen can dazzle and wow even with his size. We see him as a more explosive, more aggressive version than Vince Carter with greater potential to become a dominant guard/forward combo. McGrady leverages his athleticism to maximize his developing jumper and his incredible quickness, and he knows how to play a multifaceted game. T-Mac is as unpredictable as it gets for a defender, and he has fantastic passing ability too. A little more work on his jumper will turn him into a terrifying force in the league.
