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Glen Davis Advises Sullinger To Test Draft Waters, Develop Outside Shot
Apr 10, 2011 1:52 PM EDT
Glen Davis was a thickly built post player at LSU who wowed NBA scouts with his skill and athleticism after a successful college season.
Davis’s desire to improve his draft stock, as well as his enjoyment of college life, led to him staying in school for another year, allowing scouts to dissect his game, and rethink his size and desire. Davis dropped to the second round after initially believing he was a lottery pick.
Ohio State freshman Jared Sullinger is in a similar situation.
Listed at 6 feet 9 inches and 280 pounds, he combines stunning athleticism for his size with power and yet a graceful touch around the basket. With the loss to Kentucky still fresh, Sullinger promised to return to school for his sophomore season.
“[That extra year] just gives them a chance to critique you, see what kind of player you are,’’ Davis said. “You’ve got to go while you’re hot, or at least test it out. Don’t hire an agent. That’s what I could have done, just to see.
“The difference with me [my junior year] is I didn’t win, but my numbers were the same,’’ Davis said. “When I was playing, I just didn’t win. That’s a big difference. This was one of [Sullinger’s] winningest years. If he comes back, he’s got to win. Everybody knows he’s got the talent to play in the NBA. It’s about what’s he going to do in the offseason.
“The way you have to separate yourself is by hitting the open jump shot,’’ Davis said. “You have to be able to do some different things. I felt like if I didn’t hit the jump shot I wouldn’t be successful because I don’t jump high.”
Via Gary Washburn/Boston Globe
Read more: https://basketball.realgm.com/wiret...aft_Waters_Develop_Outside_Shot#ixzz1JAXri6yF
Apr 10, 2011 1:52 PM EDT
Davis’s desire to improve his draft stock, as well as his enjoyment of college life, led to him staying in school for another year, allowing scouts to dissect his game, and rethink his size and desire. Davis dropped to the second round after initially believing he was a lottery pick.
Ohio State freshman Jared Sullinger is in a similar situation.
Listed at 6 feet 9 inches and 280 pounds, he combines stunning athleticism for his size with power and yet a graceful touch around the basket. With the loss to Kentucky still fresh, Sullinger promised to return to school for his sophomore season.
“[That extra year] just gives them a chance to critique you, see what kind of player you are,’’ Davis said. “You’ve got to go while you’re hot, or at least test it out. Don’t hire an agent. That’s what I could have done, just to see.
“The difference with me [my junior year] is I didn’t win, but my numbers were the same,’’ Davis said. “When I was playing, I just didn’t win. That’s a big difference. This was one of [Sullinger’s] winningest years. If he comes back, he’s got to win. Everybody knows he’s got the talent to play in the NBA. It’s about what’s he going to do in the offseason.
“The way you have to separate yourself is by hitting the open jump shot,’’ Davis said. “You have to be able to do some different things. I felt like if I didn’t hit the jump shot I wouldn’t be successful because I don’t jump high.”
Via Gary Washburn/Boston Globe
Read more: https://basketball.realgm.com/wiret...aft_Waters_Develop_Outside_Shot#ixzz1JAXri6yF
