[外電] JaJuan Johnson Draft Profile
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Kevin States on 05.31.11 at 6:00 AM |
JaJuan Johnson (Purdue)
(6'10) PF, 220 lbs.
JaJuan Johnson enters the pros after a great Purder career trending upwards as
winner of the Big Ten MVP. At 6'10, Johnson provided a threat at Purdue by
outrunning opposing big men in transition, using his great jumper, and shooting
turnaround jumpers from the post.
Offensively, Johnson plays with a high skill level.
He can hit jumpers from anywhere, including the 3. When not scoring with his
jumper, he posts up and uses turnaround jumpers and jump hooks.
Athletically, while not possessing a very strong build, he routinely beats
defenders down the court for easy baskets. If defenders are up on him while he
has the ball on the perimeter, he has shown the ability to take one or two
dribbles and shoot a jumper.
One thing to note is that he will not be able to post up in the NBA due to lack
of strength and was pushed out of the paint by strong college players. He will
be a great 4-man that will need to feed off of creating guards such as Rose.
Outside of scoring, Johnson did show the ability to pass back out of a double
team as he was doubled often. Right now, he is not strong enough to be a great
threat for pick-and-roll due to weak picks that will be set. Until he adds
some weight, he will struggle in terms of finishing around the basket despite
his wiry strength.
Defensively, Johnson possesses freakishly long arms to disrupt shots and play
the passing lanes. However, with Johnson's lack of strength and not much
experience defending pick-and-rolls as he played the five, it will take a while
for Johnson to the defensive demands of an NBA PF.
Currently, he is not strong enough to guard low-post players, and while he
increased his rebounding to 8 rebounds a game, he is not a very strong
rebounder.
JaJuan Johnson is likely to have a long career in the NBA, but for a limited
role initially.
He has great strengths in terms of skill level, long wingspan, and size with
decent athleticism. However, he also has major weaknesses lacking in strength,
rebounding, and question marks surrounding his toughness.
He'll likely initially play the roll of stretch four who can run the floor and
block some shots for 15-20 minutes a game. He reminds me of a David West type
player. His game is suited for being a good shooter at his size, providing
solid athleticism, has several flaws, will not be a star player, but like David
West, he is a senior that is a steal in the late first and will be in the
league for a while.
I see JaJuan's draft stock increasing throughout the draft and possibly being
outside of the Bulls range.
How Does he Fit on the Bulls?
Currently, I am for Bulls taking players that will stay on their roster.
However, my first priority is to try to get someone that provides more of an
impact and toughness for Coach Thibs or a Shooting Guard that fits our need; if
one that can play in the league is available (don't settle).
If we cannot trade up for a more defined impact player, than I am definitely
for drafting JaJuan Johnson and thinking we get a steal. I think he provides
skills that translate to the NBA, provides a solid basketball IQ, would be a
great floor-spacer for Rose while working well with either Noah or Asik.
He'd provide a scoring threat off the bench and more depth to our front court
in case we are interested in using some of our front court players for trade
bait. His length will also be an asset in Thibs defensive philosophy.
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