Chapter 15: Scouting Report (II)

"Look at his breakthrough again, because of the presence of Jabari at his side when he was with the Blue Devils. Parker is a partner who doesn't need to score in the three-second zone too many times, but that doesn't mean Addison's breakthrough ability is mediocre.

His physical prowess allows him to unleash explosive power when he breaks through, and his slender Achilles tendon calves ensure that he has a first-step acceleration that is almost unmatched in the NCAA, and many times he can complete the breakthrough task with just his first step and upper body squeeze.

What's more, he is full of rhythm in the breakthrough, his eyes are free, his shoulders are shaking, and his center of gravity is quickly shifted...... A whole set of preparations for a commercial fraud drama has been formed. Addison is committed to completely destroying his opponents mentally and physically, and although he is only a first-year student, he is already a master of Stopandgo.

Addison has the ability to use his left and right hands, dribbling and attacking the basket with both hands, and there seems to be no difference between a dominant and an undominant hand.

As I said earlier, Addison's individual offense relies heavily on breakouts, and his ability to run, jump, and stay in the air makes him one of the best finishers in the NCAA.

But I'll say the same thing, the NBA isn't an ivory tower league like the NCAA, and the old birds here are full of sinister tricks that will make his offense insurmountable. If he still has to use his 75-kilogram thin body to constantly attack the basket, then sooner or later injuries and psychological shadows will find him, just like D.Rose is now.

He has to learn to dare to use mid-to-long-range jumpers in the game, even if you think about it from a different angle, how much of a threat can a guard who can't shoot after a pick-and-roll can pose to the opposing defensive system. I guess Addison wouldn't want to have his ceiling just as much as a faster Ricky. Rubio, even I don't want to see this scene myself.

It is also important to mention that Addison's offense requires a lot of ball-handling, and he can only play to his best if he has possession. While his off-the-ball movement after passing the ball was very positive, it was just a symptom of him as the team's main handicap. ”

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"I'm personally conflicted when it comes to Addison's defensive prowess.

He's named to this year's NCAA All-American defensive team, which is a sign that his defensive ability and awareness are recognized by most people.

Addison's physical fitness is known to be very scary. Embiid and Dent. Exum's ability to rank third in the Chicago training camp's overall physical fitness rankings in a draft year is a testament to the fact that his physical talent is top-notch.

His reflexes and movement are among the best in the NCAA, and his slender reach and upper body strength make him very good at defending speed or skill guards, who are dangerous enough to defend themselves individually and in the help of defense.

But the threat is relative, and the tonnage tank guards in the NBA are Addison's most resistant defenders, and I can even imagine Delon Brown. Williams or Rodney. A tall, strong guard like Starkey crushes him inside, not to mention the beastly point guard like Vis Brook, who combines power, tonnage and speed.

This is not a problem that can be solved with excellent upper body strength, and the difference between 75 kg and 90 kg or even 100 kg is very obvious. Those old birds with tonnage will give him a taste of what it means to be in the NBA, after all, this is the best basketball temple in the world.

So, the uniforms who have chosen Addison, you have to be prepared to make a weight gain plan for him and endure the consequences of him being blown up by heavyweight opponents, which is the pain he has to endure to grow up.

He's a lot better in terms of helping and he's able to stay calm when he's helping and knows exactly when to move and when not to rush.

Calm anticipation, a pair of long arms, and lightning-fast shooting speed have created this season's 'steal king' who averaged 3.8 steals per game in the NCAA. Although he occasionally relies on gambling steals, it has to be said that this child's pair of 'scissor hands' has terrified countless players against him. ”

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"Finally, let's talk about something else, his potential, which I dare say he has a lot of potential, and if you can fully exploit and fix those shortcomings of him, then Addison has a good chance of growing into a man who surpasses Isaiah. The best point guard of all time from Thomas, Magic Johnson, and others...... Of course, the premise of all this is that he can get rid of his own shortcomings.

And one more, very important point - Addison's aphasia, he couldn't speak, he couldn't even make a sound. This is quite a serious flaw for a professional basketball player, I can't communicate with my teammates, I can't talk to the coach, everything is solved by just gesticulating, I can't imagine that kind of situation. His aphasia may bring him attention, or it may ruin his career.

Here I pray to God to give this kid a full career, because he is a player I admire.

Again, Addison wasn't a good candidate to be the leader of the team because he was so low-key that I could hardly find any reports of him off the field other than games. Even on the field, he is more accustomed to encouraging his teammates with actions rather than through some ritual-like behavior or yelling.

But if I were the uniformed team, I'd be willing to try to choose him.

If you have a coach who understands him, a squad that can be built around him, then you can get unimaginable rewards from Addison. Of course you need to be patient enough to wait for him to grow up and develop into a really good super defender.

Ah, how about I tell you another secret?

I only learned after watching Addison's training camp physical test with my own eyes that the kid's dominant hand was left-handed, and he was a pure left-hander, but he used his right hand as a ball handler for this season in the NCAA...... That's what I really appreciate about Addison, because none of us have ever seen him use his 100% strength.

His explanation for this is that he will only switch to his left hand to control the ball when he encounters opponents who are stronger than him, and before that, his right hand is enough.

Now I can't wait to get him into the NBA, and I want him to meet a star-level point guard sooner rather than later, and let me see what kind of fighting power he can explode when he switches to left-handed control. ”