There are only 60 picks in the NBA Draft and he's just not one of the 60 best players in the draft. He'll be a free agent who will have to play well in the summer camps to make a roster spot in training camp.
you got the wrong guy with that one. but the 3pt % is fact. you care to offer some fact based evidence for why he is a good shooter or you want to keep on with the passive-aggressive pansy jabs?
Wow! Pretty strong reaction from a guy who does nothing but yank chains around here. And 30% from the 3 point line is not that bad. I should add that I hate basketball and, except for LSU, I never, ever watch a game.
Garrett is a quality individual. I don't think he'll be drafted but I hope he can tag onto a team as a FA. Glad to hear he is impressing some.
So what you are saying is he has a track record of improvement. I think it is highly unlikely that he gets drafted, but there isn't very much difference between a 2nd round pick and a FA contract in the association. If a particular team really likes him they may take a shot.
Not enough to be noticeable, and certainly not enough after the countless offseason newspaper articles about how much 3-point practice he'd put in for 3 years in a row. You have to be able to score with regularity in the NBA. If Garrett could score like he did against UF at home, he'd be a damn 1st round pick.
Look, I don't think that Garrett is likely to be drafted, but could he play in the NBA? Yes. Look, I think folks are being a little harsh on the kid for his shooting, but he is very much an underrated athlete and is a very smart hoops player. At a lean and long 6'5", it's not surprising that folks are pleasantly surprised by the guy's hops and his smarts. When you look at what teams need often times they are looking for potential and players that fit roles--especially in a free agent pick up. Also don't underestimate the need for a lock down defender. It's not always about what you can do on the offensive end, if you can neutralize (or even slow down) a Kobe Bryant or Carmelo--especially if you put Garrett on a team that already has three primary scorers. Take for example a Bruce Bowen for San Antonio, Raja Bell for Phoenix, or Royal Ivey for Phily. All more defensive-minded shooting guards that can give you 10-15 minutes (or more) off the bench. Also, what helps Temple is that he showed he could play some point. Sure folks are going to be concerned with his shooting, but if he can show that he can become a better jump shooter, he has a chance given his ability to do other things on the court.
i fear that he would have to completely breakdown his form and relearn how to shoot to get much better (like Deek pointed out, he's had tons of time). his j has no more arc than manute bol's did.
