I watched a bunch of him today, his high’s are really high and generally he does more good things than bad things. What’s still troubling for me is what you don’t see, and that’s any presence at the rim at all. His good games are a result of super hot shooting, and while that’s impressive on its own, it’s a tough way to make a living in the NBA. I could see a version of him that turns these mid range pull ups into 3 point pullups….but it is incredibly difficult to be efficient in the NBA without the ability to get the basket or free throw line. I also think his horrendous rim finishing is reflective of poor athletic ability.
It makes me think if CJ McCollum. Great scorer in the NBA obviously and he does not get to the rim or FT line a ton…but he is super elite at the shot he takes. It requires elite shot making for someone with his shot profile to be close to league average in efficiency. If CJ wasn’t elite at shot making he wouldn’t have much of a career and that’s what worries me about JHS. For his game to work, he has to be exceptionally good at it.
If we’re going to go for this type of prospect, I prefer George. His FTr was double JHS’s, percentage at the rim was much higher, already has extended his shooting out to 3, and he also has the stocks advantage which has l always been a big indicator.
I also have to say, if we’re going to ignore the numbers and focus in on the best performances Nick Smith is fairly impressive. He’s super quick and can get off any kind of shot you want. His off ball movement reminds me of Booker a little bit. Lots of energy and zip. He will never be my type of prospect because the results do matter, but he is impressive under this kind of light.