Agreed. Shooting is the single most valuable skill in the NBA. I just don't think this guy is an expert NBA shooter. I see a guy that is good with his feet set, with plenty of space and time to release. That doesn't happen very often at the NBA level. The league is full of superior, quick, fast, long, strong athletes. Just don't think Hunter is quick enough nor accurate enough under pressure to be a difference maker shooting the basketball. He's not in the same ballpark with guys like Redick, Korver, etc. And he needs to be in that ballpark to have a chance to contribute at the NBA level.
Well Korver and Reddick are elite even for the NBA. Korver is historically elite. Hunter has serious questions esp about his low release. But in the 20s if you think that someone can give you shooting you risk it. At least a lot of teams will . Most 20s picks are out of the league anyway in 5-6 years.
One of the big reasons the Rockets have been so successful this season is they built a great system and found good (thought seemingly unusual) players to fit in. It's very Spurs-esqe. When I watch Looney, I see a guy with high end potential that fits our system. On defense, we would be able to switch like crazy with guys like Capela, Looney, and KJ. He has good lateral foot speed and elite length that allow him to stay with quicker players. His fundamentals and size should make him a very good rebounder in the NBA. On offense, he can already catch and shoot, and there's potential for him to do more. I see more Draymond Green than a super star player. If he can rebound, shoot, and play solid defense, then that's enough for me.
http://nyloncalculus.com/2015/05/25/projecting-draft-prospects-three-point-percentages/ a perspective on how the 3point % translates to the pros and what factors matter the most.
