REJECTEDBYCLARK wrote:Dalek wrote:I can't really see what is missing from Colby Jones, especially in this draft class his age could be forgiven. He fits what most teams want on the floor in close games and/or playoff games.
-Can play either guard spot and is a good enough playmaker to at least be a secondary
-Can guard 1-4 positions
-Shoots threes at 38%
-6'6 height and good wingspan
-Average to good NBA athlete (maybe a bit Brogdon like)
To me there is no question this guy will get on a NBA floor tomorrow.
A concern about him and his ceiling is his shooting ability. There is uncertainty how well or consistently well he will shoot 3's and free throws in the NBA.
Personally I have seen him go through some stretches where he is turnover prone but nothing too alarming. He also is going to only just be solid as a defender, not the kind of player opposing players will worry about going up against on that end but he does show effort on that side of the ball. He's well-rounded and mature but doesn't have the upside to warrant an end of lottery selection.
Basically a good role player who has good size as a guard. Age wise he is turning 21 at the end of the month.
I would like to draft a huge upside prospect, but the more I watch these players the less exciting the guys like Cidy, Bilal, and Miller look to me. They all look like good role players in two years - I am not just seeing the next Jimmy Butler or Mikal Bridges. Maybe Miller has a shot to be interesting because of his size, but he really just did great role player things in the G-League (cut, rebound, score at the rim).
I kind of like Jones because you get a sense he understands the game at a higher level which Toronto kind of needs with all the weaker IQ guys they tend to have.
