Draft Profile: Jamal Murray

Will the Kentucky freshman be the first guard off the board in the 2016 NBA Draft?

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Strengths:

•  One of the best scorers in the draft (if not the top)
•  Great size for an NBA guard
•  Can play both backcourt positions, projects as more of a SG at this point
•  Crafty finisher around the rim
•  Creates his own shot off the dribble
•  Terrific outside shooter with range to the NBA 3-point line
•  Good court vision, sees the floor well
•  Consistent threat to get to the FT line
•  Has some Brandon Roy in his game
•  Success on the international level with Team Canada
•  All-Star Potential

Weaknesses:

• Shot selection can be questionable
• Not an elite athlete; won’t finish above the rim
• Average defender
• Can be turnover prone

Red Flags:

• No off-court issues

Video (via DraftExpress):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFczHSqwd3U