Draft Countdown: Tyreke Evans

Anatomize · Post #1 » by **Anatomize** » Mon May 11, 2009 6:27 am

I haven't watched him play until watching some youtube vids, and I was very impressed.

I don't know if this has been posted before, but if not, enjoy:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDAT8yMr2b4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-DYsPXURt0&feature=fvst (sick)

His style reminds me a lot of JR smith before he entered the league, I would be really glad to have him on the Raps if he's available at #9.

Positives:
•Classic 2-guard
•NBA body, strong
•Huge 6-foot-11 wingspan
•Scorer's mentality
•Relentless driver
•Quick first step
•Decent midrange jumper
•Excellent ball handler
•Quick with the ball in his hands

Negatives:
•Can be selfish
•Over-dribbles
•Lacks consistent range on his jump shot
•Not a super explosive leaper
•Poor shot selection

OhMyBosh · Post #2 » by **OhMyBosh** » Mon May 11, 2009 6:40 am

His dribbling reminds me of Joe Johnson. However, his jumper is horrible.

Anatomize · Post #3 » by **Anatomize** » Mon May 11, 2009 6:49 am

OhMyBosh wrote:His dribbling reminds me of Joe Johnson. However, his jumper is horrible.

He has good range, his form is just very poor, he leans back way too much and has that overhead slingshot ala rookie LeBron. I think it can be improved nonetheless, the way this guy breaks guys down off the dribble, penetrates, and sets other guys, up would really help on our team.

Brinbe · Post #4 » by **Brinbe** » Mon May 11, 2009 7:14 am

Always been impressed with Evans and I've been a proponent of drafting him all year. I've mainly been a fan because he has such nice handles/slashing ability for a guy his size and that's definitely an asset we've lacked. Sure, his shot is lacking at the moment but that can be improved as he's just 19. Many others on this board prefer DeRozen, but gimme Tyreke any day.

ponder276 · Post #5 » by **ponder276** » Mon May 11, 2009 8:19 am

Really good with the ball in his hands, definitely a creator. Not a great athlete (decent quickness, but poor hops), but I think he'll get into the lane well regardless. Hate his jumper, that is the main problem I have with him, and I think he's a bit selfish as well, but I still think he'd be a good pick for this team. Definitely has star potential, especially if he can fix that ugly jumper. Why must he fade away every single time???

C_Money · Post #6 » by **C_Money** » Mon May 11, 2009 8:43 am

He's the player I want the most but I can't see him dropping to 9. Maybe if the Knicks are serious about drafting Curry.

Basketball_Jones · Post #7 » by **Basketball_Jones** » Mon May 11, 2009 8:51 am

He's my pick as well. He just has that takeover mentality and ability in him. All the other wing players outside of Harden seem like athletic role players.

Pchu · Post #8 » by **Pchu** » Mon May 11, 2009 12:37 pm

Jerry Stackhouse is my first impression of him.

Like Stack, he tends to overdribble, and doesn't have a great jump shot. Though Stackhouse may be a better athlete than Evans. He will get to the FT line though.

MacDaddy · Post #9 » by **MacDaddy** » Mon May 11, 2009 1:27 pm

I like him a lot it's just a shame that no one's been able to fix his shot yet.

Assassin_1 · Post #10 » by **Assassin_1** » Mon May 11, 2009 2:03 pm

He is going to be a good player, he might become a piece of steaming crap like Crawful. But I think if he can get the mentality of being strictly a creator and slasher he can be a great player. He will also have adjust his shot in the NBA. My draft order be DeRozan, Evans, Henderson.

gangstaff · Post #11 » by **gangstaff** » Mon May 11, 2009 2:08 pm

This is the guy I want. A SG with great handles who takes it to the rack. Hopefully Harden doesn't fall and the USC guys show off their hops in workouts so he is available at 9.

Post #12 » by **Alfred** » Mon May 11, 2009 2:18 pm

I think it's between him and DeRozan for me. If we want an immediate impact, I think that Tyreke is one of the most NBA-ready prospects in the draft.

CrookedJ · Post #13 » by **CrookedJ** » Mon May 11, 2009 2:43 pm

I want Evans . .. he fits our needs for both position and skills.

BrickHeads · Post #14 » by **BrickHeads** » Mon May 11, 2009 3:30 pm

I think I'm sold on Tyreke Evans too. We have experience fixing guys shots, no reason why we can't hep him improve his jumper. His other strengths are exactly what we need. No doubt he's also the BPA if he falls to us (unless Harden drops :pray)

HighOctane · Post #15 » by **HighOctane** » Mon May 11, 2009 3:34 pm

If he's fading now, imagine the Vince Carter effect on his jumper.

Honestly, I'm not overly impressed with what I've seen. He can slash, but his handling and finishing look mediocre. Sure he can dominate the level of ball he is playing now, but I don't think it would translate to the NBA well at all.

LyNx · Post #16 » by **LyNx** » Mon May 11, 2009 3:46 pm

Pick up the sig if you want this guy.
I know I do.

Brinbe · Post #17 » by **Brinbe** » Mon May 11, 2009 3:51 pm

LyNx wrote:Pick up the sig if you want this guy.
I know I do.

Will do!

Gruel · Post #18 » by **Gruel** » Mon May 11, 2009 4:47 pm

Pchu wrote:Jerry Stackhouse is my first impression of him.

Like Stack, he tends to overdribble, and doesn't have a great jump shot. Though Stackhouse may be a better athlete than Evans. He will get to the FT line though.

Completely agree with the comparison.

Dennis P · Post #19 » by **Dennis P** » Mon May 11, 2009 4:51 pm

HighOctane wrote:If he's fading now, imagine the Vince Carter effect on his jumper.

Honestly, I'm not overly impressed with what I've seen. He can slash, but his handling and finishing look mediocre. Sure he can dominate the level of ball he is playing now, but I don't think it would translate to the NBA well at all.

That's where I am I don't think his game is NBA ready no jumper and limited handles make it hard to get to the rim a the NBA level.

MikeM · Post #20 » by **MikeM** » Mon May 11, 2009 4:53 pm

If you think Tyreke's handles are limited then you might jump off a bridge when you see the other lottery SGs suit up in a Raps uniform. His handles are tight.