Age: 19
Height: 6 feet 7 inches (2.01 meters)
Wingspan: 6 feet 11 inches (2.11 meters)
Weight: 200 lbs (90.7 kg)
Shooter: Right
Position: Guard-forward
Height Barefoot: 6 feet 6 (1.98 meters)
Height with shoes: 6 feet 8 (2.03 meters)
Standing touch height: 8 feet 9 (2.67 meters)
Basic stats for the 2021-22 season
11.6 points/6.6 rebounds/4.8 assists/2.0 steals/45.4% shooting
Converted to 40-minute data: 13.1 points/7.5 rebounds/5.4 assists/2.3 steals
Off-topic: This is a big-sized defender from Australia who, in addition to basketball, is a talented Aussie rules footballer before devoting himself wholeheartedly to basketball. In 2021, Daniels signed with the development team of the NBA G League. In April 2022, he announced that he would participate in the draft. During this period, his height increased from 6 feet 6 to 6 feet 8! Therefore, when he was still playing college basketball, he was already playing the NBA Development League game first, adapting to the rhythm and atmosphere of the tuba in advance.
Strengths: Offensive: Due to his height and size, plus a terrific shot, we can see him hitting the rim close to the rim. This little shot and turn reminds me of Parker in his youth. , but Dyson’s throw is a bit further. His size advantage allows him to play from No. 2 to No. 4. He can basically attack from the outside and then go all the way to the basket. His pace and turn around the basket are good, and he is not afraid of physical confrontation. Against small players He also has good dislocation ability and can use either hand to complete the attack. Although he likes a fast-paced offensive rhythm, he also plays well in the pick-and-roll when the game enters a positional battle. He can send out wonderful assists to his teammates after bypassing the single block – this is his most attractive part, he He is a pass-oriented player who plays unselfishly. As long as his teammates have a favorable position, his pass can be delivered immediately. So far, he’s spent most of his career at point guard, and his offense has improved. In 29 games in the G League this season, Daniels had at least five assists in 11 games and had three games in double digits.
Defensive: Dyson is an excellent one-man defense. He is strong, energetic, moves well, and can use his large size to interfere with opponents’ passing lanes. His anticipation ability is also good, and he can also defend against opponents with similar physiques-this is considered a relatively mature defense in this draft. His help defense is also above the standard. While guarding his own area, he can assist his teammates in defense and complete steals and blocks. His long 6-foot-11 wingspan makes him a suffocating defender who can guard multiple positions with ease. At present, Dyson can defend at least three positions of 234. If he continues to grow taller and stronger, it is only a matter of time before he defends four positions.
Disadvantages: Offensive: His shooting should be one of his major shortcomings. His three-pointers are only 30%, and his free throws are only 52.5%. It can be seen from the highlights that his shots are slow and his ability to shoot while traveling. It is also insufficient. If this problem is not solved, it will greatly affect his role on the court. When passing, his first step is not fast enough. It may be because of his taller stature, or it may be related to his explosiveness, and his dribbling fluency is not very high. From him, I can see Kai Some of the shadows of Ernest Anderson and Derrick White, if playing a guard, this rate will make it easier for opponents to target defense. In addition, he played too selfless, and sometimes he still chose to pass out when faced with some offensive opportunities, which may still be trapped in the lack of offensive means.
Defensive side: He may have gambling behaviors in terms of defense, and his discipline also needs to be strengthened. Then, his body is still a little thin. Having said that, he has developed the ability to defend four positions, but when defending the 4/5 position, his size needs to go further to enhance his strength, otherwise, in the face of Teacher Yao, Embiid, Or other slightly heavy center will definitely suffer. Of course, under normal circumstances, it is impossible for the coach to deliberately arrange for him to defend this type of inside line.
Summary: He needs to enrich his arsenal. At present, his offensive methods are mainly drop shots, layups, dunks or cuts, plus the occasional one or two three-pointers, which are easily missed by opponents or free throw tactics. Judging from his three-point shooting, he still dares to shoot. Although the shooting rate is not high, it is better than not dare to shoot, and from the perspective of hand shape, this can be further improved.
If it is true that the speed cannot be improved, then it is not bad to play with a rhythm. Refer to the sledgehammer and the small hammer. There is indeed something he can learn from these brothers. In addition, the Thunder’s Josh Jidi can also be learned by him. object. In Ignite’s game, Dyson averaged nearly 7 rebounds per game, and he likes to find teammates to pass the ball immediately after grabbing a rebound in transition to create fast break opportunities. He has a keen sense of when to pass to his teammates and when to attack himself. Assuming the front office is confident in improving his shooting, it’s fine to sign him with the No. 9 pick, since he’s already playing in the G League, the Spurs should have a chance to play him soon after drafting him, his style of play And the skills are more mature, if the shooting can really improve, it is not bad to become an excellent spot-up shooter.
His defensive prowess, if he’s on the court with Murray and Vassell, all three could be a nightmare for opponents. If he can improve to become a league-average three-point shooter, I think he will be a long-term development target for the Spurs. With his quality, he has the ability to be the final word in a game.
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