Jayson Tatum SF
Age:19 Height:6’8″ Weight:204 Wingspan:6’11” Standing Reach:8’11”
16.8 Points 7.3 Rebounds 2.1 Assists 1.1 Blocks 1.3 Steals 22.4 PER
Jayson Tatum was a top five recruit coming out of high school and didn’t disappoint for Duke last year. Tatum is more of an isolation scorer and doesn’t fit the best with the Minnesota Timberwolves. His biggest asset, scoring, is something the Wolves have plenty of.
Strengths
- above average athlete
- great scorer
- savvy ball handler
- good shooting touch
- NBA body
- great midrange game
Weaknesses
- defense
- inconsistent focus
- court vision
- 3-point shot
- ball hog
Comparison
Danny Granger, Paul Pierce, Rudy Gay
Projected Range
1-6
What to expect on the Timberwolves
"Jayson Tatum remains one of the more unique players in this draft, with an advanced array of offensive moves, high skill level, and a physical profile that affords him considerable potential, and versatility, on the defensive end as well. While this keeps Tatum’s floor relatively high, there’s still some question about exactly what his role will be at the next level. Can he continue to hone his offensive game to the point where he can develop into a high-level, efficient, shot creator for both himself and his teammates? If not, can he continue to refine his off-ball skills to be a more consistent shooter on the perimeter, and thus a more effective secondary offensive option? These are the questions NBA decision makers will be tasked with figuring out over the next few months as they try to pin down exactly what Tatum’s ceiling is."
-Draft Express