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NBA Mock Draft 2016: New Year’s Resolutions

By Maxwell Ogden

Dec 25, 2015; Honolulu, HI, USA; Oklahoma Sooners guard Buddy Hield (24) flashes a "shaka" sign after the game against the Harvard Crimson at the Stan Sheriff Center. Oklahoma Sooners defeated the Harvard Crimson 83-71. Hield was named MVP of the tournament. Mandatory Credit: Marco Garcia-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 25, 2015; Honolulu, HI, USA; Oklahoma Sooners guard Buddy Hield (24) flashes a "shaka" sign after the game against the Harvard Crimson at the Stan Sheriff Center. Oklahoma Sooners defeated the Harvard Crimson 83-71. Hield was named MVP of the tournament. Mandatory Credit: Marco Garcia-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 9, 2015; Berkeley, CA, USA; California Golden Bears forward Jaylen Brown (0) looks to pass against Incarnate Word Cardinals guard Shawn Johnson (41) in the second half at Haas Pavilion. Cal won 74-62. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 9, 2015; Berkeley, CA, USA; California Golden Bears forward Jaylen Brown (0) looks to pass against Incarnate Word Cardinals guard Shawn Johnson (41) in the second half at Haas Pavilion. Cal won 74-62. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports /

7. Jaylen Brown, California Golden Bears

Position: Shooting Guard, Small Forward

Age: 19

Height, Weight, Wingspan: 6’6.5″, 222 pounds, 7’0.5″

Slash Line: .451/.279/.659

Season Averages: 26.3 MPG, 14.3 PPG, 6.0 RPG, 1.7 APG, 0.8 3PM

New Year’s Resolution: Improve Shooting Form

The California Golden Bears are 11-3, and a driving force behind their success has been the play of Jaylen Brown. The freshman shooting guard from Marietta, Georgia has provided Cuonzo Martin with a consistent stream of explosive offense.

In order for Brown to live up to his All-Star potential in the NBA, he must improve his consistency as a shooter—a common theme in the Top 30, as you’re soon to see.

Brown is an outstanding finisher in the paint who can go around or over opponents. He plays above the rim, is a blur in transition, and has shown the ability to work without the ball in his hands in the half court.

As a player who consistently attacks the basket, it’s troubling to see Brown struggle at the free throw line. He draws contact and gets to the charity stripe 5.7 times per game, which is an impressive number that’s far too high for him to squander scoring opportunities.

Developing a 3-point shot is also critical, but as a slasher who plays through contact, Brown must be more consistent at the line.

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