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2016 NBA Mock Draft: Updated Upside Comparisons

By Maxwell Ogden

NASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 11: Ben Simmons #25 of the LSU Tigers waits to rebound the ball during the game against the Tennessee Volunteers during the quarterfinals of the SEC Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena on March 11, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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Mar 8, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Florida State Seminoles guard Malik Beasley (5) celebrates with Seminoles guard Terance Mann (14) against the Boston College Eagles in the second half during round one of the ACC Conference tournament at Verizon Center. The Seminoles won 88-66. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 8, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Florida State Seminoles guard Malik Beasley (5) celebrates with Seminoles guard Terance Mann (14) against the Boston College Eagles in the second half during round one of the ACC Conference tournament at Verizon Center. The Seminoles won 88-66. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

Shooting Guard. Florida State Seminoles. Malik Beasley . 22. player. 170. <strong>Ultimate Upside Comparison:</strong> Eric Gordon<br /> <strong>Safe Upside Comparison:</strong> Courtney Lee<br /> <strong>Age:</strong> 19 (11/26/1996)<br /> <strong>Height, Weight, Wingspan:</strong> 6’4.5”, 190 pounds, 6’7”<br /> <strong>Slash Line:</strong> .471/.387/.813<br /> <strong>Season Averages:</strong> 29.8 MPG, 15.6 PPG, 5.3 RPG, 1.5 APG, 0.9 SPG, 1.6 3PM <p><strong>Key Strengths</strong></p> <ul> <li>Spot-up shooting.</li> <li>Powerful athlete.</li> <li>Effective straight-line finisher.</li> <li>Moves well without the ball.</li> <li>Outstanding rebounder.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Key Weaknesses</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lackluster wingspan.</li> <li>Limited creativity in isolation. Lacks secondary and tertiary moves as a ball-handler.</li> <li>Inconsistent defensive player.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Analysis</strong></p> <p>The Charlotte Hornets have a number of viable options at No. 22 overall. There’s an abundance of big men available, a sharpshooting small forward, and a 3-and-D shooting guard who’s beginning to gain momentum in his ascension of draft boards.</p> <p>Charlotte embraces the latter development by selecting Florida State Seminoles shooting guard Malik Beasley.</p> <div class=

Beasley is an athletic sharpshooter, which is a combination that one doesn’t often find. He’s lethal in catch-and-shoot situations, is an outstanding offensive rebounder, plays well above the rim, and can be a true asset in transition.

All things considered, Beasley would be an excellent perimeter complement to Kemba Walker.

As a straight-line finisher who can hurt teams from beyond the arc and finish through contact, Beasley compares favorably to Eric Gordon. Like Gordon, he needs to improve his creativity as a ball-handler, but has an effective combination of athleticism and shooting range.

If Steve Clifford develops him properly, Beasley could become a plus defender, as well.

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Malik Beasley

Shooting Guard, Florida State Seminoles

Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte Hornets /

Ultimate Upside Comparison:

Eric Gordon

Safe Upside Comparison:

Courtney Lee

Age:

19 (11/26/1996)

Height, Weight, Wingspan:

6’4.5”, 190 pounds, 6’7”

Slash Line:

.471/.387/.813

Season Averages:

29.8 MPG, 15.6 PPG, 5.3 RPG, 1.5 APG, 0.9 SPG, 1.6 3PM

Key Strengths

  • Spot-up shooting.
  • Powerful athlete.
  • Effective straight-line finisher.
  • Moves well without the ball.
  • Outstanding rebounder.

Key Weaknesses

  • Lackluster wingspan.
  • Limited creativity in isolation. Lacks secondary and tertiary moves as a ball-handler.
  • Inconsistent defensive player.

Analysis

The Charlotte Hornets have a number of viable options at No. 22 overall. There’s an abundance of big men available, a sharpshooting small forward, and a 3-and-D shooting guard who’s beginning to gain momentum in his ascension of draft boards.

Charlotte embraces the latter development by selecting Florida State Seminoles shooting guard Malik Beasley.

Beasley is an athletic sharpshooter, which is a combination that one doesn’t often find. He’s lethal in catch-and-shoot situations, is an outstanding offensive rebounder, plays well above the rim, and can be a true asset in transition.

All things considered, Beasley would be an excellent perimeter complement to Kemba Walker.

As a straight-line finisher who can hurt teams from beyond the arc and finish through contact, Beasley compares favorably to Eric Gordon. Like Gordon, he needs to improve his creativity as a ball-handler, but has an effective combination of athleticism and shooting range.

If Steve Clifford develops him properly, Beasley could become a plus defender, as well.

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