Why Utah Jazz should draft Brandon Knight with the No.3 Pick: NBA Draft Special (Part 2)
3. The Devin Harris Issue
Devin Harris was given the role of the point guard after the departure of Deron Williams. Harris participated in last 17 games of the seasons for the Jazz, but it seems that he is still looking for a place on the roster.
In 17 games Harris scored with a meagre average of 15.8 points per game on his 41 percent shots and racked just 5.4 assists in each game. He looked lethargic in his performance with the Jazz.
While Williams’ average was 21.3 points on 45 percent shooting and swatted assist at an average of 9.7.
Utah need steadiness at the point guard spot and the youthful, best prospect talent Knight can be the answer.
4. Tough during Transition Periods
Knight debatably has more scoring weapons in his store than any other point guard can have in this year’s draft class, for this very reason he can run the ball even if he had the slightest of the opportunities.
His swiftness and skill enables him to get his hands in passing lane makes Knight such a devastating player especially during the transition periods in the game.
Knight also fulfils the criteria of a strong build as he has an athletic body and got the explosiveness to reach the basket, which makes him more of a force on the break.
5. A Firm Defender
Apart from the surplus offensive talent that Brandon Knight has, he also has the capability to play as a firm defender on the perimeter.
Knight has this capacity to play as a tough on the perimeter and restrict the passing lanes. Brandon is also good at re-bounding the ball than other point guards, in the last season he would average four boards per game with the
Wildcats.
Besides this it’s tough to find such a player at point guard position, who can match his size and athleticism.
6. The Coach John Calipari Aspect
Coach John Calipari is one of the best coaches in college basketball, who raise top notch point guards for NBA.
Knight has also received coaching from the veteran coach Calipari, it was under his coaching that Brandon matured as a point guard.
Point guards like Derrick Rose, John Wall and Tyreke Evans also received coaching from Calipari and now it’s Brandon Knight. Everyone is aware what Rose, Wall and Evans have achieved so far in their NBA career.
It is said that one thing that Calipari knows the best is to train his point guards in a way that they had immediate affects at the next level in spite of being inexperience and young.
7. Youthful and Ready to Step in
Knight is one of the young prospects who are entering the NBA draft. Some might consider that he is too young to come to this level, but 18 year old has all that what a point guard requires.
What makes his selection more fascinating is that his average logged in time was 35.9 per game in the last season with the Wildcats and the freshman earned the required experience.
In addition the calmness and collectiveness he had shown with the Wildcats can’t be taught, it’s built-in, considering these facts Utah should take in the freshman.
8. A Champion at PG Spot
During his one year with the Wildcats, Knight appears to have that good feel, which is use to win games.
Knight aided Wildcats in winning their 10 straight games before ending the season as they finally fall against the National Champion UConn Huskies in the 2011 Final Four. Knight made 17 points, clutched eight boards and racked
five assists in the loss to UConn.
At the end of the season Wildcats stats were 29 wins and nine losses and they also won the SEC championship.
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