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Los Angeles Clippers: Draft Prospect – K.J. McDaniels

By Adam McGee

Nov 22, 2013; Charleston, SC, USA; Clemson Tigers forward K.J. McDaniels (32) passes the ball during the first half against the Davidson Wildcats at TD Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 22, 2013; Charleston, SC, USA; Clemson Tigers forward K.J. McDaniels (32) passes the ball during the first half against the Davidson Wildcats at TD Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 4, 2014; Clemson, SC, USA; Clemson Tigers forward K.J. McDaniels (32) reacts during the first half against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at J.C. Littlejohn Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 4, 2014; Clemson, SC, USA; Clemson Tigers forward K.J. McDaniels (32) reacts during the first half against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at J.C. Littlejohn Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports /

Probably the biggest hole in McDaniels’ game right now is his decision-making. He seems to struggle with knowing when to be aggressive and when to be more conservative, and this can hurt his game on both ends of the floor.

Offensively, McDaniels has a habit of forcing the issue, whether that’s driving to the rim only to find himself in a dead end, or heaving up jump shots that are heavily contested. On the defensive end, it’s McDaniels’ eye for a steal that can force him to over-commit and create holes in his teams defense.

These are issues that can be overcome in time though, and when McDaniels matures they should be a distant memory. McDaniels still has enough about him though that if the Clippers do decide to draft him, he should be able to contribute immediately.

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