It's pretty much non-existent. I think Jimmer will be a productive NBA player, but to get consistent minutes he'll absolutely have to improve his defense. He appears to have heavy feet and lacks lateral quickness, though it's hard to judge how bad his defense really is, since he often doesn't even appear to try.
It would be nice, but I really don't see it happening with Lowry and Dragic already on the roster. As much as it pains me to say this, with Utah having multiple first round draft picks this year, I can definitely see him going there.
Hey may very well be able to score effectively against NBA pg's or maybe not, but that will not be the only or even the biggest hindrance to becoming an average or good player in the NBA. More importantly, his ability to play pg on a team will be IMO the single biggest factor. One of the main reason i was highly skeptical of Steph Curry's chances of being successful in the league, was that I wasnt sure of his abilities to play point, since like Fredette, I've only seen highlights and can only judge on their physical talents. And unless Jimmer has some semblance of Curry's court vision, handles and floor game, Jimmer could only hope to aspire to have JJ Redicks career, which last I checked was nothing to scoff at.
I wonder If folks would think of Jimmer as just a "shooter" If he was black. Stephen Curry is slow, can't play defense, and his vision on the court was knocked coming out of college.
Do people think of Curry as more than a shooter? FWIW, JVG was actually praising Curry's vision when he was coming out. I never really saw it.. and still haven't..
Not the race card on the white basketball player! SMH. The kid is talented and will be a millionaire shortly. Just like Curry. Geez. Calm down bro.
Anyone who says he is "just" a shooter is not watching. He has a good handle and is sneaky quick with a change of pace to get by his defenders ala Nash. As far as shooting goes, most of his shots come from him creating his own. Sure he makes plenty of them, but if that makes him "just" a shooter I guess Kobe is just as shooter too.
I don't see Fredette having much success in the NBA. Good luck to him though. He's one step away from his dream but it's a big step.
Kid has a nasty little cross over and a ton of offensive moves. I could see him as a Vinny Johnson type of player. Instant offense. I think whoever drafts him will be really happy. Looks lottery worthy.
