mizzoupacers wrote:
Lyons just didn't play like a power forward at Missouri. He was more of a perimeter-oriented finesse player.
I think his NBA chances hinge on playing small forward. He has the midrange shot, and he handles the ball pretty well for someone his size. He'd have to work on his defense though.
IMO he has the talent to play in the NBA, if he can figure out how to play up to his natural abilities. As a Missouri fan, I'm hoping he makes it in the league.
I didn't think he was very finesse in his senior season. He still reverted back to relying on his jump shot every now and then, but it wasn't anything like the previous years.
http://kenpom.com/leaders.php?c=FDper40
His fouls drawn per 40 was only below Blake Griffin's. He attacked the rim a lot, he just doesn't have any kind of post game. I think he needs to develop one to stick in the NBA.
Regardless, I'm hoping he catches on somewhere.