2014 draft prospect: Shabazz Napier = poor man Steph Curry?

[D.o.s.]

I am a UConn fan and I watch almost every game. Napier's game is a reflection of how Kemba Walker plays - not Stephen Curry. He is a slightly undersized, yet fearless and tough point guard that does it all for this year's Husky team and isn't afraid of taking the big shot. Remarkably, he leads the team in points, boards, assists, and steals. He is active on the floor and has great anticipation with a nose for the ball which lead to his rebounding numbers (though it just infuriates me that we have no low post presence and our big men are allergic to the ball).

Though Kemba has begun to emerge as a legit player in the NBA, I don't think Napier will ever be more than a backup in the Association. Due to his slight frame, he has trouble finishing inside at times which forces him to drift outside and take the outside shot. This is something he is above average with, but not exceptional - especially with the NBA three point line being further back.

He is highly coachable, tough, and intelligent on the floor and if he was available for the taking anytime in the late 1st (past 24th pick) or into the second, then Id be glad to see him on the Cs. He would no doubt be an upgrade over Pressey (better shooting, scoring, athletically, but not as good with his facilitation and court vision). Just as he benefited from playing behind Kemba, I think he could benefit greatly from playing behind Rondo and learning the skills that it takes to be a good point guard in the NBA.

I would agree with this post.

[Tr1boy]

Bc you cant finish near the basket you cant start as a pg in the nba? How many point guards can finish on a consistent basis not named rose, westbrook?

Napier is crafty with the ball able to separate from his man for his shot. Like curry , chris paul can. He might not be as insanely skilled but pretty darn good. And his ability to make shots in stressful situations is a bonus

He is leading his team in almost all stat categories including reboundjng. Napier even though is a senior could end up being one of those steal picks down the road imo

[Tr1boy]

I am a UConn fan and I watch almost every game. Napier's game is a reflection of how Kemba Walker plays - not Stephen Curry. He is a slightly undersized, yet fearless and tough point guard that does it all for this year's Husky team and isn't afraid of taking the big shot. Remarkably, he leads the team in points, boards, assists, and steals. He is active on the floor and has great anticipation with a nose for the ball which lead to his rebounding numbers (though it just infuriates me that we have no low post presence and our big men are allergic to the ball).

Though Kemba has begun to emerge as a legit player in the NBA, I don't think Napier will ever be more than a backup in the Association. Due to his slight frame, he has trouble finishing inside at times which forces him to drift outside and take the outside shot. This is something he is above average with, but not exceptional - especially with the NBA three point line being further back.

He is highly coachable, tough, and intelligent on the floor and if he was available for the taking anytime in the late 1st (past 24th pick) or into the second, then Id be glad to see him on the Cs. He would no doubt be an upgrade over Pressey (better shooting, scoring, athletically, but not as good with his facilitation and court vision). Just as he benefited from playing behind Kemba, I think he could benefit greatly from playing behind Rondo and learning the skills that it takes to be a good point guard in the NBA.

I would agree with this post.

If there are questions if Napier can handle/get his shot off over bigger defenders see clip below. Tough shots after tough shots

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUXVoJG6-fI