Post by Tel Aviv on May 3, 2014 6:05:49 GMT -6
John Long
SG | 6'5 | 197 lbs | 21 years old
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Pros: John Long is a very good shooter, one of the best in the draft class and unlike some of the good shooters in the draft his range extends beyond the 3-point line. Coming into the league his mid range jumpshot is already very good and his 3-point range is good although a little inconsistent right now, but scouts believe he has the potential to be a great 3-point shooter in the league once he fully develops. That is basically what Long's game is all about, catching the ball and shooting. He is also an above average athlete with good quickness and leaping ability.
Cons: His game is all about catching and shooting so don't expect too much else from him. He struggles to put the ball on the floor and score inside which could hurt him if defenses play him tightly and close out on him quickly. Although he has good hands he is a shooting guard who can't pass the ball and don't expect him to pick up many rebounds.
Overall: Shooting is something that all teams need and Long projects to be a very good one, that alone should see Long drafted in the first round. He doesn't help out much in other aspects of the game and that will put some teams off but he should be able to come in and help a team with his shooting straight away with the potential to improve also.
Projection: #17-25
SG | 6'5 | 197 lbs | 21 years old
abcalegends.com/players/player220.htm
Pros: John Long is a very good shooter, one of the best in the draft class and unlike some of the good shooters in the draft his range extends beyond the 3-point line. Coming into the league his mid range jumpshot is already very good and his 3-point range is good although a little inconsistent right now, but scouts believe he has the potential to be a great 3-point shooter in the league once he fully develops. That is basically what Long's game is all about, catching the ball and shooting. He is also an above average athlete with good quickness and leaping ability.
Cons: His game is all about catching and shooting so don't expect too much else from him. He struggles to put the ball on the floor and score inside which could hurt him if defenses play him tightly and close out on him quickly. Although he has good hands he is a shooting guard who can't pass the ball and don't expect him to pick up many rebounds.
Overall: Shooting is something that all teams need and Long projects to be a very good one, that alone should see Long drafted in the first round. He doesn't help out much in other aspects of the game and that will put some teams off but he should be able to come in and help a team with his shooting straight away with the potential to improve also.
Projection: #17-25