Draft day is only a few days away, and as I go around and survey the most plausible mock drafts, one name that constantly pops up for my Minnesota Timberwolves is Tyreke Evans.
Evans is a 6'5'' PG/SG that's coming out of Memphis. He's projected to go anywhere from fifth to 12th, but becuase of the workout that he had with the Wolves, I think it most likely that he'll land in Minny.
The list of Tyreke's credentials is enormous, but here is a short list to break it down:
Offensive strengths: scoring mentality, ability to get to the free-throw line, pick-and-roll play, ability to create his own shot, ability to create for others, transition play, assertiveness, and hesitation moves
Defensive strengths: big for a point, NBA body, versatility to defend multiple positions, lateral quickness, wingspan, and a high steals average (2.1 per game at Memphis, 2.6 to 3.0 per 40)
Evans has a lot of upside being only 19 years old. However, he does have weaknesses :
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