At pick 21 assuming nobody crazy drops.. I want Patrick McCaw. I'd take Valentine or Wade Baldwin over him, but I doubt they will be available past late lottery / 15-18 range. McCaw gets graded out as a 2nd rounder on a lot of sites and I can't figure out why. His skillset is perfect for the way the NBA is going right now.
Patrick McCaw is a 20 year old combo guard out of UNLV. He's 6'7 180 with a 6'10 wingspan.
Pros:
- Long arms
- VERY good hands. Routinely gets strip and scores. Here's a 4 minute compilation.
- Great agility to stay in front of his man. Could guard 3 positions if he adds some weight (ala Shaun Livingston).
- Workable 3 point shot. Shot around 37% on high volume in college. Shot 56% from the right corner on a decent volume. Also shot 53% from the left wing.
- Very smart shot selection. Rarely takes midrange shots, most of his shots are 3s and layups (62% shooting in the paint). Nice floater too.
- Above average athlete.
Cons:
- Handle could be better
- Needs more polish on both ends.
- Needs to add weight. Frame is not very big.