7. Jaylen Brown, G/F, California
When you watch the film on Jaylen Brown, it’s not hard to see why NBA scouts are in love with his as a prospect. On the other hand, you can see why some are not sold either.
First, the good news. Brown is probably the best athlete in this draft. He’s athletic and will be an above average defender as soon as he steps foot in the NBA. Concern is, he’s far from a finished product.
Can he make a living based on his athleticism and his defensive prowess? Sure. But it’s his potential on the other end of the court that makes him an intriguing NBA prospect.
And his offense is VERY raw. He’s an inconsistent jump shooter, at best, and has shown a weakness when handing the ball. But those are the types of things that can improve as soon as he begins working out with NBA developmental coaches.
If you draft Brown, you have to invest in his game. He isn’t going to be a star in year 1 or 2, but could erupt into the scene soon thereafter.
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