NBA Draft Big Board 1.0: Cunningham, Mobley, Suggs, And The Best Of The Rest
By Evan Wheeler
28. Josh Christopher, G, Arizona State
Measurables: 6-foot-5, 215 pounds, 6-foot-8 wingspan
Class: Freshman
Age: 19
Mike’s Ranking: 25
Evan’s Ranking: 22
Josh Christopher has a legitimate argument for being maybe the smoother shot-maker in this draft and the scorer with the biggest upside. A dual-threat off of the dribble, he gives defenders problems with his ability to break them down with a quick, decisive handle. His pro comparison for me is two-time NBA champion, J.R. Smith.
I'd put Josh Christopher's shot-making and creation up against just about anyone in this class. The 28 points he dropped against Villanova was as impressive as any game film I've seen this season, especially in terms of highlighting his scoring talent. #NBA pic.twitter.com/Gl61UMQxuo
— Evan Mazotti (@Evzsz) May 12, 2021
Outside of his shot-making ability though, there isn’t necessarily anything else that Christopher can do that teams will consider elite. His defensive ability needs improvement and so does his shot selection, especially as a volume scorer. If he can fix those two things, or at least to show growth in those area’s then I think he’s more than worth a late first-round flier for a contending team.