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Originally Posted by KC_Connection
He's not much like Tyreke Evans. Not a PG like Tyreke, can shoot (which Tyreke can't), and can't slash anywhere near as effectively. Marcus Smart is pretty much Tyreke Evans in the NBA unless he develops a jump shot (which he still could).
Shabazz is an interesting player in that he's a very high BBIQ guy with great NBA size and an incredible jump shot. The frame is there for him to also be a good defensive player when he wants to be. He reminds me a bit of Harden at ASU (both in their lackluster effort levels and the way the game came easy to them), but he doesn't have that same court vision. It wouldn't surprise me if he developed that aspect, though, and ended up as the best player in this draft.
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He's a lot taller and longer than Harden, doesn't handle the ball nearly as well. Tyreke is hitting 37% his long balls this year so he's a better shooter than you think. But yes, Evans handles the ball and penetrates far better. It's hard to get a good comp on Shabazz since he's a good but not great athlete who likes to spot up from midrange and/or post up guys on the blocks. Who does that anymore in the NBA at 6-6?