MarShon Brooks

MARSHON BROOKS (MEM)

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#8•M. BROOKS

G/F • 6’5, 200 lbs; 5th year, Providence

UNDERDOG

NBA ROLE: VERSATILE, SCORING WING

 

MarShon Brooks is back in the league!; never has trouble getting a bucket - creative dribbler w/ nice improvisational skills off the bounce - Brooks can create Js/leaners, has quick floats & runners in his back pocket; hesitation scorer: “rock up, shoot” wing - showcased improved decision-making + patience in MEM; very good at getting to spots off a move or two - doesn’t rush action if there isn’t a seam to exploit; 2019 goal = avg. double digits off the bench?; Grizz covet consistent shot-making, Brooks must balance shot selection w/ distributing; Star UnderDOG status on the horizon?

SIGNATURE!

SIZE UP --> SIDE STEP TRIPLE

DOUBLE CROSS --> (EURO) FLOATER

MORE ON M. BROOKS

  • Career: 8.2 points/game, 2.2 rebounds/game, 45% FG

  • NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2012)

  • (FACTORY SETTING) NBA 2K19 RATING: 73

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Tyler Davis

TYLER DAVIS (OKC)

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#34•T. DAVIS

F/C • 6’10, 265 lbs; Rookie, Texas A&M

ROOK

NBA ROLE: (RAW) INTERIOR SCORER/REBOUNDER

Tyler Davis: an undrafted big on a 2Way contract; good size & strength: post-screen scorer in the league? - Davis likes to roll for midrange Js (resembles a set shot); must lock in on offensive glass, focus on boards, tip-ins & tip outs; what’s his defensive niche? - not very laterally quick but can hold his own defending the post; plus rim protector? - a bit more mobile than he appears, relies on timing for swats; more of a midrange scorer or back to rim scorer? 3-pt. range coming soon? (slow release, limited reps as of now); not much (immediate) opportunity in OKC, Davis will need to prove himself before earning real PT

SIGNATURE! COMING SOON.

MORE ON T. DAVIS

  • First Team All-SEC (2018)

  • Second-Team All-SEC (2017)

  • (FACTORY SETTING) NBA 2K19 RATING: TBD

Jared Terrell

JARED TERRELL (MIN)

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#3•J. TERRELL

SG • 6’3, 215 lbs; Rookie, Rhode Island

ROOK

NBA ROLE: (RAW) ATHLETIC COMBO GUARD

 

Jared Terrell: a 6’3 combo guard (undrafted) outta Rhode Island; strong frame: good pull-up shooter - pops right into Js off a few dribbles - shoots kinda similar to Kemba Walker; plays at a nice pace, not rushed very often - must take care of the ball & create in limited action; shooting consistency from Day 1?; do it all guard (potential)? - Terrell could cultivate w/ Iowa Wolves* & turn into a reliable glue guy at some point; route to rotation will come thru defense - gritty, must prove capable of handling larger 1s & 2s

*On a 2Way contract

SIGNATURE! COMING SOON.

MORE ON J. TERRELL

  • Undrafted outta Rhode Island

  • First Team All-Atlantic 10 (2018)

  • (FACTORY SETTING) NBA 2K19 RATING: TBD

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Keenan Evans

KEENAN EVANS (DET)

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#12•K. EVANS

PG • 6’3, 190 lbs; Rookie, Texas Tech

ROOK

NBA ROLE: (RAW) SCORING POINT

 

Keenan Evans: an athletic point outta Texas Tech; niche as an iso playmaker or all-around point?; volume bucket-getter in league? Evans lacks elite size & strength, needs to use quickness & effort to overcompensate; needs only a dribble to race to the rim - Evans can stop & go without a moment’s notice; swift crossovers, can create separation and get open looks; good shooter, must work on accuracy off the dribble; dhot selection + balancing PG duties (even distribution, generating open chances & keeping matchup at bay) are main points of emphases; on 2Way contract - long-term prospect? - can Evans separate himself in DET’s backcourt?

SIGNATURE! COMING SOON.

MORE ON K. EVANS

  • Signed 2Way Contract w/ Pistons (2018)

  • First Team All-Big 12 (2018)

  • Third Team All-Big 12 (2017)

  • (FACTORY SETTING) NBA 2K19 RATING: 65

Omri Casspi

OMRI CASSPI (MEM)

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#18•O. CASSPI

F • 6’9, 225 lbs; 10th year, Israel

SALTY DOG

NBA ROLE: VETERAN, HYBRID FORWARD

 

Omri Casspi is a very useful, hybrid forward; provides floor spacing and rebounding in the second unit – starting to play more small ball four; good shooter – form isn’t pretty (arm drops really far down) but Omri is normally in the 35-37% range from downtown, can really catch fire; one of the best, ‘create something out of nothing’ slashers – dribbles upright: won’t cross you up but hits stylish floaters and driving lay-ups off broken plays; cuts well – very good at angling his body to the rim before he makes the catch; falls into ‘shoot em up’ mode: much more efficient playing off someone who commands a double team or can penetrate & generate open opportunities; veteran, second unit forward

SIGNATURE!

LEFTY FINISH OFF CURL

SPOT UP TRIPLE

MORE ON O. CASSPI

  • Career: 8.2 points/game, 4.1 rebounds/game, 44% FG

  • NBA Champion (2018)

  • Avg. career-high 11.8 points/game (2016)

  • First Israeli NBA player

  • (FACTORY SETTING) NBA 2K19 RATING: 75

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