Aaron Gordon vs Rondae Hollis-Jefferson

[CFAN38]

Since Brandon Ashely went down with a Season ending injury Hollis-Jefferson has received an increase in minutes. This and the fact that DA was at there game vs Cal last night led me to compare Gordon and RHJ stats for last 7 games.

They both are averaging 30min per game

PTS Gordon 12per  RHJ 11per
RBS Gordon 7 per  RHJ 6.5per
BLK Gordon .5per  RHJ 1.1per
STL Gordon .5per  RHJ .85per
FG% Gordon 53%    RHJ 49%
TO  Gordon 1.7per RHJ 1.4per

I find this interesting because Gordon is considered by every draft site I read to be a likely one and done top 10 pick where RHJ is always mentioned in the 2015 draft. I actually think RHJ may project better as a pro than Gordon he has ideal size, length and athleticism for a NBA SF and already possesses an elite skill as a defender. Gordon is a great prospect but is stuck between 3-4 and will never fit perfectly into either.

My hope is that RHJ declares and Danny can steal him with the ATL/Nets pick

[clover]

They actually strike me as similar prospects, with proven athleticism (hence great rebounding numbers) and hardnosed play, but limited proficiency in shooting.

[CFAN38]

They actually strike me as similar prospects, with proven athleticism (hence great rebounding numbers) and hardnosed play, but limited proficiency in shooting.

Also just noticed RHJ stats the last seven games are identical to MKGs his one year at Kentucky. MKG hasn't panned out yet because of his shooting but he was the #2 pick and RHJ would likely be 9-15 if he came out.

[Mr October]

Rondae looks good. He is very athletic and plays good defense. If he declared he would be right in the 16-25 pick mix.

The more i see Gordon the more i have doubts that he belongs in the top 10 this year. His offense has a long way to go to even approach Marion or Kirilenko.