Micheal Ray Richardson (SG)

[Berlin]

Name: Micheal Ray Richardson
Position: SG
Height: 6'5"
Weight: 199 lbs
DOB: 4/11/1998

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Pros: Michael Ray Richardson comes into the league listed as a shooting guard, but he has all the makings of a point guard. Already a good passer who can swipe the ball like a pro, Richardson projects to be one of the better defensive guards in the league. With the ability to slash inside or dish the ball out, Richardson seems capable of playing either the 1 or the 2 with ease.

Cons: MRR is incredibly raw coming into the league, and aside from his passing and stealing it is unlikely that he will be able to help a team anytime soon. Richardson also doesn't have much of a jump shot and is even worse from 3-point range, making him a poor fit for many typical offensive sets.

Overall: Richardson is an interesting long-term project in that if he fills out just right he could make a GM very happy in the right system with his slashing style and killer defense. His passing also makes him an ideal combo guard for a team that already has a lot of outside shooting or wants to try to exclusively run things inside. Still, his lack of an outside game will limit his suitors and potential a bit, and might drop him down the board a few spots.

Projection: #7-#12