Favors Flave
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Well, you may be right but scouts liked how he shot in the workouts and so did the Jazz. The Jazz's opinion is the only one that matters here
The "Don't Draft Chris Singleton" Thread
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Well, you may be right but scouts liked how he shot in the workouts and so did the Jazz. The Jazz's opinion is the only one that matters here
jazzrule
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Double this this this this this. Just like we needed to become longer to beat the Lakers, we have to have a defensive stopper to slow down the Kobe, LeBron and Durrant type players. Unless your goal is not to win a championship.
Jazz4ever
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Actually, Singleton acted like it was a terrible workout. Go back and watch the interview with him. The Jazz brass of course acted like it was decent, its simply the professional thing to do.
jazzrule
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Is not a fluid shooter? Off the dribble you are right, but standing still you are wrong. Check this out from RealGM:
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Draft Report: Chris Singleton Of Florida State
By: Christopher Reina
Jun 17, 2011 4:23 AM EDT
Chris Singleton is one of the better pure defenders in the draft, possesses a shockingly reliable jumper and exhibits an excellent natural toughness to his character, which makes him project as such an invaluable role player.
Without question, Singleton is not the type of player you expect him to be when you first see him step onto the floor.
He doesn’t have a ton of skill with the ball in his hands. His handle is very shaky and he is not a very good passer. If Singleton can avoid putting the ball on the deck altogether, it would be better for everyone.
But he can very nearly be described as a knockdown jump shooter, a shot he is extremely confident in. Nobody would ever guess he is such a good shooter by looking at how he catches the ball and first begins his shot. It is more on the Shawn Marion side of pretty than the Ray Allen side. But it is effective and his range will extend to the NBA three-point line.
Because of his jumper, he can play the high post and also is useful in the pick and pop where his wide frame creates a big screen. Singleton’s accuracy, however, drops substantially when he dribbles into his jumper.
He also struggles to score out of cuts, which is related to his general inability to put the ball on the floor well.
In the low post, Singleton does a good job of initiating contact and uses his toughness to advantage. He has a nice little spin move and a streaky baby hook. His low post game is far from refined, but does show legitimate promise. He even will use his left hand a little bit. Singleton didn’t have a ton of post usage, but his efficiency was excellent.
Singleton was the ACC Defensive Player of the Year, using his length, energy and strength to be an impact player on that side of the floor.
He is constantly hustling and being a general nuisance. But his technique and footwork needs refinement. Singleton is turned around constantly when in help, where the offensive player with the ball will probably see the back of his head far more than his eyes. He is susceptible to getting backdoored and not being in appropriate position.
As a rebounder, Singleton is capable of becoming very productive since he is so active and long. He does need to give a more consistent effort, particularly in boxing out since he has been able to get away with shortcuts relying on his athleticism.
Read more: https://basketball.realgm.com/blog/...hris_Singleton_Of_Florida_State#ixzz1Q366qx1s
Again I say Battier anyone? Give me a defensive stopper that can hit the 3 at the 12th pick and I am good to go.
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Draft Report: Chris Singleton Of Florida State
By: Christopher Reina
Jun 17, 2011 4:23 AM EDT
Without question, Singleton is not the type of player you expect him to be when you first see him step onto the floor.
He doesn’t have a ton of skill with the ball in his hands. His handle is very shaky and he is not a very good passer. If Singleton can avoid putting the ball on the deck altogether, it would be better for everyone.
But he can very nearly be described as a knockdown jump shooter, a shot he is extremely confident in. Nobody would ever guess he is such a good shooter by looking at how he catches the ball and first begins his shot. It is more on the Shawn Marion side of pretty than the Ray Allen side. But it is effective and his range will extend to the NBA three-point line.
Because of his jumper, he can play the high post and also is useful in the pick and pop where his wide frame creates a big screen. Singleton’s accuracy, however, drops substantially when he dribbles into his jumper.
He also struggles to score out of cuts, which is related to his general inability to put the ball on the floor well.
In the low post, Singleton does a good job of initiating contact and uses his toughness to advantage. He has a nice little spin move and a streaky baby hook. His low post game is far from refined, but does show legitimate promise. He even will use his left hand a little bit. Singleton didn’t have a ton of post usage, but his efficiency was excellent.
Singleton was the ACC Defensive Player of the Year, using his length, energy and strength to be an impact player on that side of the floor.
He is constantly hustling and being a general nuisance. But his technique and footwork needs refinement. Singleton is turned around constantly when in help, where the offensive player with the ball will probably see the back of his head far more than his eyes. He is susceptible to getting backdoored and not being in appropriate position.
As a rebounder, Singleton is capable of becoming very productive since he is so active and long. He does need to give a more consistent effort, particularly in boxing out since he has been able to get away with shortcuts relying on his athleticism.
Read more: https://basketball.realgm.com/blog/...hris_Singleton_Of_Florida_State#ixzz1Q366qx1s
Again I say Battier anyone? Give me a defensive stopper that can hit the 3 at the 12th pick and I am good to go.
Hantlers
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Is not a fluid shooter? Off the dribble you are right, but standing still you are wrong. Check this out from RealGM:
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Basketball news gathered from around the net.
Draft Report: Chris Singleton Of Florida State
By: Christopher Reina
Jun 17, 2011 4:23 AM EDT
Chris Singleton is one of the better pure defenders in the draft, possesses a shockingly reliable jumper and exhibits an excellent natural toughness to his character, which makes him project as such an invaluable role player.
Without question, Singleton is not the type of player you expect him to be when you first see him step onto the floor.
He doesn’t have a ton of skill with the ball in his hands. His handle is very shaky and he is not a very good passer. If Singleton can avoid putting the ball on the deck altogether, it would be better for everyone.
But he can very nearly be described as a knockdown jump shooter, a shot he is extremely confident in. Nobody would ever guess he is such a good shooter by looking at how he catches the ball and first begins his shot. It is more on the Shawn Marion side of pretty than the Ray Allen side. But it is effective and his range will extend to the NBA three-point line.
Because of his jumper, he can play the high post and also is useful in the pick and pop where his wide frame creates a big screen. Singleton’s accuracy, however, drops substantially when he dribbles into his jumper.
He also struggles to score out of cuts, which is related to his general inability to put the ball on the floor well.
In the low post, Singleton does a good job of initiating contact and uses his toughness to advantage. He has a nice little spin move and a streaky baby hook. His low post game is far from refined, but does show legitimate promise. He even will use his left hand a little bit. Singleton didn’t have a ton of post usage, but his efficiency was excellent.
Singleton was the ACC Defensive Player of the Year, using his length, energy and strength to be an impact player on that side of the floor.
He is constantly hustling and being a general nuisance. But his technique and footwork needs refinement. Singleton is turned around constantly when in help, where the offensive player with the ball will probably see the back of his head far more than his eyes. He is susceptible to getting backdoored and not being in appropriate position.
As a rebounder, Singleton is capable of becoming very productive since he is so active and long. He does need to give a more consistent effort, particularly in boxing out since he has been able to get away with shortcuts relying on his athleticism.
Read more: https://basketball.realgm.com/blog/...hris_Singleton_Of_Florida_State#ixzz1Q366qx1s
Again I say Battier anyone? Give me a defensive stopper that can hit the 3 at the 12th pick and I am good to go.
Basic statistics disagree with this statement. And Battier was a much, much better offensive player in college than Singleton and the only reason he was so good on defense was because of his smarts and his willingness to do anything. Singleton relies on athleticism. Slight differences, but a Shane Battier comparison is just bad.
Favors Flave
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Agreed, maybe even a more athletic/physical Battier that doesn't flop
billyshelby
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A 'shockingly reliable jumper'? 'Range that WILL extend to the NBA 3'? When did Chris Singleton become Paul George? This is a very interesting development.
In catch and shoot situations he's far more effective, making 43% of his attempts at 1.28 points per shot, the 4th best in this group.
Singelton would be well served cutting out the 1.5 pull-up jumpers he shoots every game at the next level, as he only makes 29% of these attempts.
He is a decent to good catch and shoot player. This is where the "shockingly reliable jumper" is coming from. Obviously when you ask him to put the ball on the floor, his % diminish greatly.
Singelton would be well served cutting out the 1.5 pull-up jumpers he shoots every game at the next level, as he only makes 29% of these attempts.
He is a decent to good catch and shoot player. This is where the "shockingly reliable jumper" is coming from. Obviously when you ask him to put the ball on the floor, his % diminish greatly.
Favors Flave
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Even Chris said himself his weakness was putting the ball on the floor. If he could somehow improve that, then he'd be a no brainer at #12
billyshelby
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We should draft a guy at 12 with the idea that we just need to set him up with shots all game? EVERYBODY drafted in the lottery can create their own shot in college. But most guys who could do that in college can't do it in the pros. Look at Reddick as just one example. Created a million shots for himself in college. Can't create one in the NBA. So I'm not drafting a guy who can't create his own shot in college in the lottery. At 20, Singleton's a solid prospect. If teams value him higher than that, you let him go.