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Hawkins’ shot has poor arc and I’m not sure what else he does on the court. Fine height but overall seems small.

I just don’t personally see much of an NBA player. If that shot translates then he will find a way for sure.
 
NUMBERICA said:
Hawkins’ shot has poor arc and I’m not sure what else he does on the court. Fine height but overall seems small.

I just don’t personally see much of an NBA player. If that shot translates then he will find a way for sure.
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Doesn’t show any advanced ball handling skills. I hope he skyrockets up the draft board to push someone else down to us. I do think he is a very gifted shooter and has great off ball movement, but I have concerns about his size as well and effectiveness in 2 spot in nba. I could envision role playing minutes off bench with length career doing short minute stints. To me seems like a Reggie Miller or rip Hamilton type of player with his movement and shot seeking….but those players were both >6’7” I believe
 
zags422 said:
Doesn’t show any advanced ball handling skills. I hope he skyrockets up the draft board to push someone else down to us. I do think he is a very gifted shooter and has great off ball movement, but I have concerns about his size as well and effectiveness in 2 spot in nba. I could envision role playing minutes off bench with length career doing short minute stints. To me seems like a Reggie Miller or rip Hamilton type of player with his movement and shot seeking….but those players were both >6’7” I believe
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The thing is he has good defensive potential. He plays a role on UConn. It will be interesting to see if he can do more on ball out of the context of UConn.
 
KqWIN said:
The only thing we know for certain is that the draft boards are going to look a hell of a lot different in a few months from now. I could definitely see Hawkins being a riser due to his tournament.

I think Malik Beasley is a fair, modest comparison from him. But what’s different is his movement shooting. When he moves around it buys so much constant pressure on the def new. I think he can be like Redick/Buddy in this way. No hate to the Dick lovers but Hawkins is my pick for the best shooter in the draft. His jumper is just filthy.
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Hawkins could be a plus defender unlike Beasley or at least not a negative.
 
Elizah Huge said:
Hawkins could be a plus defender unlike Beasley or at least not a negative.
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Potentially. I have Dick rated higher as an overall player because I expect Hawkins to be a negative defender. He’s very athletic but a little too skinny. But he’s competitive enough that he can be average.

I like that he has a decent amount of blocks for a guard. It shows good athleticism and some degree of defensive anticipation.
 
zags422 said:
Doesn’t show any advanced ball handling skills. I hope he skyrockets up the draft board to push someone else down to us. I do think he is a very gifted shooter and has great off ball movement, but I have concerns about his size as well and effectiveness in 2 spot in nba. I could envision role playing minutes off bench with length career doing short minute stints. To me seems like a Reggie Miller or rip Hamilton type of player with his movement and shot seeking….but those players were both >6’7” I believe
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Redick
 
KqWIN said:
Potentially. I have Dick rated higher as an overall player because I expect Hawkins to be a negative defender. He’s very athletic but a little too skinny. But he’s competitive enough that he can be average.

I like that he has a decent amount of blocks for a guard. It shows good athleticism and some degree of defensive anticipation.
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I like Dick better as well. I like Dick’s size.
 
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