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Tuesday, April 22, 2014

NBA Draft Profile: K.J. McDaniels

K.J. McDaniels, a junior forward from Clemson, declared for the NBA Draft recently. McDaniels is projected by many to be a late first pick. McDaniels stands 6'6", 200 lbs, and averaged 17 points and 7 rebounds per game last year as a Tiger.

The Good:
Athleticism. K.J. McDaniels has the potential to be the best athlete in this draft. He uses his athleticism to the best of his ability, giving his all every single time down the court. It has also helped him lead the Clemson roster in points, rebounds, steals, and blocks this past season. He provides a high-energy motor and willingness to be a leader. McDaniels uses his athleticism to swat shots, as he is only 6'6". K.J. is known for his ability to crash the offensive boards and throw down putbacks. Here is a link to K.J.'s best slam dunks over the past few years. http://youtu.be/HmtP3nrD6u8. K.J. is also an impressively improved shooter, knocking down 30% of his three-point tries last season. He helped lead the Clemson team to a victory over Duke and the NIT Final Four.

The Bad:
K.J. is not a consistent shooter. He has good stretches from the floor, but he is not as consistent as NBA teams would like to see. He doesn't have great mechanics. He is also not super smart with the ball. He tends to turn the ball too much, and his passing isn't very good. K.J. is also not one for creating off the dribble. He doesn't have a great pull-up jump shot, and he struggles with drives that are not straight line drives.

The Low-down:
K.J. will be spectacular NBA athlete and role player off of the bench. He can come into a game and knock down a few shots. He will provide a spark while not having a great jump shot to go along with it.

Pro Comparison:
Gerald Green

Draft Slot:
Late First Round

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