D'Angelo Russell.
I'm sold. A kid who can shoot and has tremendous vision and good feel for the game? Yes please.
Don't like his athleticism. He might struggle on the next level because of it. Plus, athleticism, top to bottom, is probably one of the biggest weaknesses on our roster.
Get you on athleticism, but then lets find a way to work with that deficiency of his. You don't pass on a player with that kind of talent.
The kid can score, shoot, pass and is very skilled. And it's not like he's a slowpoke. I finally started watching some Ohio State games and while he's not super quick, he doesnt seem to look like a guy with average speed. He's alright.
I mean, Jabari Parker isn't super athletic either, but he seems to be doing just fine before he went down. Players that are ultra skilled and has that kind of poise and feel for the game, OH! Where do I sign up?
Just for the OOOOH's, he did this a while ago. His teammate didn't do justice by blowing the layup but...
https://vine.co/v/Ojr5rwWAli3