Joe Dumars Draft Profile
Overview Elite defender that also has a offense game
Draft Rank 5th
Draft Projection Top 5
Stats PPG 19.92, REB 9.1, AST 5.7. FG% 44, FT% 72
Strength
He is elite defense prospect and arguably the best perimeter defender in this draft class. At 6'3 he can play either G spot with SG being the most natural for him. His 3 point shoot needs some work, but should be able to hit the open looks for now. One shoot that doesn't need any work his is mid range shot. Its a old school shoot and one that he is money on. His driving layup is already at league average rating for his position.
Weakness
He doesn't have any major red flags they are some areas he isn't great at nothing that scares you. He is 6'3 so a little small for a starting SG so smaller things like rebounding could be a issue. He isn't a knockdown shooter right now. He isn't a great athlete or playmaking, but with time those should improve.
Fit With Memphis
He is the perfect fit for them and the rumors are circulating he is #1 on their draft board because the fit. He would slide into the starting SG role and with his defense would guard the opposing teams best offense G. This would of course allow Ja to have the easier assignment. Then you would have Melton as the backup PG another elite defender so you would always have a + defender on the court at the G position. His ability to drive and score inside is needed more then shooting. It's to early to know where anyone will be drafting if your Memphis you have to be thinking about ways to trade up a few spots and draft him.
*grades based on scouting for different teams so they may not be final