Re: [profile] J.R. Smith
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JR Smith
Name: JR Smith
DOB:
Height: 6'6"
Weight: 190 pounds
College: Committed to UNC
Year: HS Senior
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High School: St. Benedicts
Hometown: Newark, New Jersey
Current Position: SG
Expected Position: SG
Possible Positions: SG
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Strengths
Competition Outlook Misc. Facts Comments
Strengths:
An amazing finisher, both on drives and on the break because of
his extraordinarily quick and high vertical leap. He is definetely
not on the level of a dunker such as Josh Smith or Dorell Wright,
but he can still put on a highlight reel with his extremely quick
leap and with the way he can dunk in traffic. He does show range
on his jumper, inconsistent though it may be. He rebounds well for
a player of his size, primarily using his athletic gifts but showing
the ability to box out on a consistent basis.
He's a hardnosed defender who always gives it his all and has
amazing reflexes to get a occasional steal or block.
Weaknesses:
Has very poor shot selection, amplified by his extremely
inconsistent jumper. His free throw shooting needs work too.
Overall, Smith needs to learn to control himself more on the court,
especially on offense. Often he will simply hurl himself into lanes
leading to poor offensive sets or even offensive fouls. Smith has
to gain consistency with his midrange and long-range jumpers. He
also needs to improve on his ball handling ability if he wants to
continue to drive with reckless abandon.
Outlook:
He was not expected to declare for the 2004 NBA draft, but now his
future is fairly uncertain. Smith was very much an unknown player
earlier this year, known only to the more hardcore draft fans
(scouts knew of him of course). But after a sensational performace
at the McDonalds All-American Game and the Nike Hoop Summit the
rumors and the hype have began. In recent interviews he has
expressed some interest in declaring for the draft. If he does
declare he is certainly a 1st round pick... but the rest depends on
his workouts. ESPN Insider has been leading the JR Smith hype
machine, often quoting unnamed sources as to Smith's future.
Contrary to what someone such as Chad Ford may write, he is not
Vince Carter crossed with Steve Kerr. Thankfully UNC coach Roy
Williams has publicly said he will get on a plane, fly down, and
talk to Smith about all of this.
Smith has committed to University of North Carolina, which can be
both a blessing and a curse. While it is a nationally respected
institution, one which will gain him much publicity, he is going
to a loaded Tar Heels team. Next year, at the SG and SF, he will
be behind Rashad McCants, Jawad Williams, and fellow freshman
Marvin Williams. Jawad Williams is a senior, McCants may declare
next year (or possibly this year), and Marvin Williams could very
well declare next year (or possibly this year). Either way, expect
Smith to be starting or atleast playing 6th man minutes by his
sophomore year.
Comments:
Best Case Scenario: James Posey
Worst Case Scenario: Poor man's Deshawn Stevenson
-Prerak Shah
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