Los Angeles Lakers: Jeremy Lin is the Franchise PG

Unnoticed Improvement

Jeremy Lin has undeniable weaknesses in his game that must be addressed. He struggles to go left, lacks a reliable jump shot, is weak on defense and commits too many turnovers.

Without much attention, Lin has significantly improved.

In 2013-14, Lin shot a career-high 35.8 percent from beyond the arc with 82 3-point field goals made in 71 games. It was the fourth consecutive season that Lin’s percentage from distance increased.

While his left hand isn’t necessarily a strength, he’s improved in that regard from his New York Knicks tenure.

Defensively, Lin isn’t as proficient as he needs to be on-ball, but he’s a strong help defender. He uses his length to drop down and double-team the post, and recovers relatively well out to the 3-point line.

As for the control issues, his turnover ratio of 14.1 ranked amongst the worst in the league. That remains an issue for Lin, but in Los Angeles, he’ll have a more defined role than he did with the Houston Rockets.

Lin’s not a star-caliber player, but the 26-year-old is steadily improving.

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