SHABAZZ NAPIER (WAS)
#6•S. NAPIER
PG • 6’0, 175 lbs; 7th year, UConn
STAR UNDERDOG
NBA ROLE: SCORING COMBO GUARD
Shabazz Napier, a former All-American and 2x NCAA Champion (2011, 2014), has become a very solid 'third' guard in the league; Shabazz is more of a scorer-by-nature combo guard but is an improving passer and leader at the 1; very quick w/ a nice handle, can get into the lane and convert quick runners; good outside shooter, falls in love w/ deep threes & step backs; undersized but competes hard, improved D led to an uptick in playing time; makes good decisions after penetrating but shot selection + maintaining efficiency needs work; ceiling: Bobby Jackson*-type of guard on a championship contender?; playing confidently, learning how to master the balance between attacker + set up man; dealt to Wizards (2020), one of the league’s top backup PGs
*change of pace, scoring PG that ramps up the pace & brings bountiful buckets
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STEP BACK TRIPLE
IN & OUT, PULLUP J
MORE ON S. NAPIER
Career: 7.1 points/game, 2.5 assists/game, 40% FG
Avg. career-high 10.3 points/game (2019-20)
NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player (2014)
2x NCAA Champion (2011, 2014)
(FACTORY SETTING) NBA 2K20 RATING: 75
(via GD's Latest Highlights & NBA)