Shaedon Sharpe Analysis

[Shem]

I think this is like the first topic I created here in like 6-7 years. So I must think this is important enough for its own thread, right?

Anyway, I thought this was a great Sharpe breakdown video on what type of jewel we have:

Watch on YouTube

[Goldbum]

Kids special

[DaVoiceMaster]

Noticed him hold his hand last night. Wonder if he will miss some more games.

[zzaj]

Didn’t watch the vid, but I’ll say this…for as much maturity and talent we’ve seen as an offensive player, he’s got a long way to go as a playmaker and defender. He’s shown a few flashes of both…but still a ways to go.

That’s what bothers me about all of the Roy comparisons—Brandon was pretty much a triple threat out of the gate. Sharpe is not that.

In time I think Sharpe can be a similar scorer to Roy, and perhaps even surpass him. I don’t think Shaedon will quite be the defender Roy was and almost certainly not the level playmaker.

Regardless, he’s got a bright future. The Blazers have done a good job of limitingand focusing his role so that he can get used to NBA basketball.

[The Sebastian Express]

Brandon was also three years older and had played a significant amount more of basketball than Shaedon.

[zzaj]

Brandon was also three years older and had played a significant amount more of basketball than Shaedon.

That’s a very true point…

[PDXKnight]

Tbh I don't get the roy comparison unless we are just talking size. Brandon had a nice skill set but he was never the raw talent of shaedon. Now granted that doesn't always translate into a superstar player in this league having raw talent but it's a good start and if shaedon puts in the work he has the physical attributes to be something in the mold of Vince Carter. Not saying that's a given hes vince 2.0 but certainly the talent is there on paper no doubt

[JRoy]

Hopefully the FO will not make another Jermaine ONeal type trade.

Move Simons and keep Sharpe.

[DaVoiceMaster]

Yeah, I don't get the Roy comparison either. Wasnt Roy a 4-year college player? I wouldn't expect them to be on the same level or even close 13 games into the season. Sharpe needs to find the right trainer/coach for the off season, assuming he is not traded for Durant.

[Shem]

Didn’t watch the vid

It's not just a highlight video, it breakdowns and shows analetics and stats that show how good he may become that prompted me to even bother creating this thread.

[zzaj]

Didn’t watch the vid

It's not just a highlight video, it breakdowns and shows analetics and stats that show how good he may become that prompted me to even bother creating this thread.

Okay, good to know…

EDIT: Okay, I watched…I generally agree with what this guy has to say. Overall, Sharpe is my favorite prospect the Blazers have had for a very long time. I think if he keeps his head on straight and follows Lillard’s lead in terms of “readiness”…he’ll be a very good player.

[monopoman]

Didn’t watch the vid, but I’ll say this…for as much maturity and talent we’ve seen as an offensive player, he’s got a long way to go as a playmaker and defender. He’s shown a few flashes of both…but still a ways to go.

That’s what bothers me about all of the Roy comparisons—Brandon was pretty much a triple threat out of the gate. Sharpe is not that.

In time I think Sharpe can be a similar scorer to Roy, and perhaps even surpass him. I don’t think Shaedon will quite be the defender Roy was and almost certainly not the level playmaker.

Regardless, he’s got a bright future. The Blazers have done a good job of limitingand focusing his role so that he can get used to NBA basketball.

Roy also had 4 years in college as a main contributor to hone his game, Shaedon Sharpe is 19 and didn't play a single minute in a college game.

[Case2012]

I like him a lot. He'll be really good in a few years. I think I would still trade him and Hart for og though.

[GEE]

If we are using former Blazers for comparison, I'd say more Drexler than B.Roy. And the chances of trading him I would imagine are around zero point something percent, but the chances of him starting at SG next year with J.Grant at the 3, could be much higher.

We are starting to see some of the fruit of Cronin and Chauncey's labor, and even though we are winning more, I feel like we are still on a similar path as last season... Mystery minor injuries to key players, resulting in big minutes for guys that may, or may not be on this team next year. Still feels like tryouts to a degree.

We are currently LOADED One through Three, but still have big question marks at 4 & 5. If I had to guess, we continue to see how the current pieces fit, but eventually use an excess asset or two, to trade for an upgrade at the PF/C. Hopefully sooner rather than later, but with the financial situation, maybe the sexy trade move may need to wait until the summer. Just no tellin' what Joe's up to. A pleasant surprise coming soon for sure... just no clue as to Who, or When.

[Tim Lehrbach]

I honestly don't know the right comparisons for his combination of hops, length, and shooting stroke. Absolute floor is Gerald Green, I guess, but what is the ceiling on a guy with these tools?!

[BlazersBroncos]

I honestly don't know the right comparisons for his combination of hops, length, and shooting stroke. Absolute floor is Gerald Green, I guess, but what is the ceiling on a guy with these tools?!

He has an effortless to his game that reminds me of McGrady or PG13 but his creation skills are not near them. + both are quite a bit taller. But just in that floty type athleticism.

Clyde isnt a crazy athletic comparison either, but again much better creator.

I dont think JR Rider is a wild 'middle tier' development comparison - but with better defense and not insane.

[Tim Lehrbach]

The "effortless" nature of his game is a good point. McGrady is a good comp in that respect. I'd be surprised if Sharpe's ceiling is that high (which I know you weren't suggesting, I'm just running with the comparison) just due to the gulf in creation skills you mention, but then again, he's 19 and we haven't seen what he can do given any offensive primacy yet.

I'm also impressed by his balance of confidence and playing within himself. You get the sense that he's ready for whatever responsibility he's handed, but he's not forcing anything and is staying active (e.g., off-ball, in transition) despite the limited opportunities. It's super early, but I'm loving this trajectory: feels as smooth as his athleticism.

I'm opting for wild optimism.

[The Sebastian Express]

I don't know if we can fully gauge his creation skills because he isn't asked to create often. Combined with the fact he didn't play any 'real', for lack of a better term, basketball for a year outside of practices, he doesn't have the game experience. I think he has the ability to create - he's shown he's a willing passer and doesn't hold onto the ball for super long, and he's shown he can get himself into the paint.

It'll be interesting moving forward to see how he develops the creation aspect.

[monopoman]

I like him a lot. He'll be really good in a few years. I think I would still trade him and Hart for og though.

Didn't the Raptors want that in the first place? I remember it was something like the 7th pick which at the time was an unknown player, Hart, and then some future draft pick. Now if Sharpe looks amazing that offer might come down a bit but at the time of the draft, the Blazers scoffed at the OG asking price.

Personally I want to keep both Hart and Sharpe, OG is great but I think Sharpe has more potential then him.

[DeBlazerRiddem]

Obviously he has a way to go but he looks more natural with the ball in his hand than Simons did as a rookie. Ant is the player I would likely dangle to get ourselves a front-court upgrade