That isn’t a good thing given the Knicks’ offensive scheme is focused on ball movement. He only averaged 2.6 assists per 40 minutes. Per Draft Express, Tatum has a pure point rating of -3.58. His most problematic weakness is he’s not a passer. I’ll preface Tatum’s weaknesses by reminding you that he just turned 19 in March. Tatum possesses the height so when he starts to solidify his core, he’ll have the prototypical body to play three and four. He’s not going to consistently blow you away above the rim like Giannis Antetokounmpo. Via Sports-Reference Athleticism/ConditioningĪlthough Tatum looks like a physically gifted athlete, he’s not spectacular when it comes to explosiveness. Listed in the draft as a small forward, Coach K was forced to often play him as a four and that’s where he got a taste of taking advantage of mismatches that are prevalent in today’s NBA. He plays with a rare maturity, which immediately jumps out at you.
One of the most impressive parts of Tatum’s style of play is how smooth and fluid he is. Despite running into the underdogs of South Carolina, Tatum finished his lone season with 16.8 points and seven rebounds per game ( via ESPN). With him and the sharp-shooting duo of Luke Kennard and Grayson Allen, the expectations for Duke’s season heading into March were typically high. The Duke product went into his freshman season nearly two inches taller with a wingspan of 6'11". In 2017, the pool is filled with the next generation of two-way players who will continue to trend of coveted wings.ġ9-year-old forward Jayson Tatum is the draft’s best small forward. The 2015 draft added to the era of multi-dimensional big men. In 2010, it was all about the kids from Kentucky as they set a record for most first round picks from a single program. Many draft classes stand out because the players have an established identity.
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