PAUL MILLSAP (PHI)
#8•P. MILLSAP
PF • 6’7, 257 lbs; 16th year, Louisiana Tech
HYBRID
NBA ROLE: ALL-AROUND FORWARD
Over 15 years in, Paul Millsap is a legit vet in this game but remains one of the more under-appreciated players in basketball; former 4x All-Star: playmaker and scorer on the elbow – faces up about as well as anyone – slick drives after faking, nice stop and popper step back, reliable midrange game; sneaky creative: catches the ball and swiftly goes to the cup (after unleashing a baby crossover) in one fell swoop; inventive OTD: can score off spins & crossovers: more agility than meets the eye; normally relies on jumper these days, has range that extends beyond the arc; very underrated defender – communicates well, always in great position, makes a point to frustrate his matchup; tough veteran leader: quietly demands respect – Millsap’s looking to contend in Philly
SIGNATURE!
FAKE --> TURNAROUND J
JAB --> STEP BACK J
#DOGTAGS: HYBRID, LOCKDOWN DEFENDER
MORE ON “SAP”
4x All-Star (’14-’17)
NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2016)
Louisiana Tech Athletic Hall of Fame (2011)
Second-Round Success Story (47th overall in 2006)
(FACTORY SETTING) NBA 2K22 RATING: 78
(via NBA & FreeDawkins)