2015-16 Season
PPG APG RPG PER
3.8 1.1 1.4 17.82
Scouting report
+ Hyper-versatile point guard with excellent size for the position
+ Poor outside shooter who still found ways to penetrate and is a willing passer
+ Has tremendous defensive potential thanks to frame and high steal and block rates
Analysis
The Raptors doubled down on defense-first backup point guards this offseason. Before signing Joseph as a free agent, they drafted Wright 20th overall. The Utah product, the younger brother of longtime NBA wing Dorell Wright, might not play much as a rookie but is more than capable of contributing right away at age 23.
While his brother is a 3-point specialist, shooting is the weakest part of Wright's game. He made 38 3s in two seasons of Division I basketball, though last year's 35.6 percent accuracy and his solid free throw shooting suggest the possibility of improvement. For now, Wright will be more effective getting in the lane off the pick-and-roll. He was an excellent finisher in his first season at Utah before regressing as a senior. Wright will also drive to set up teammates and figures to become more of a playmaker in the NBA if he can't finish as easily.
At 6-foot-5, Wright has excellent size for a point guard and puts it to good use at the defensive end. His steal rate was strong in college and Wright also blocked shots on a regular basis. His length allows him to contest fadeaway jumpers. Wright is big enough to defend shooting guards if he can provide enough floor spacing to play off the ball offensively.
Total FG / Game 3 + 84.5 = 87.5
