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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)
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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Feb 10, 2016; Las Vegas, NV, USA; UNLV Rebels guard Patrick McCaw (22) reacts after making a three point shot against the San Jose State Spartans during the second half at Thomas & Mack Center. UNLV won 64-61. Mandatory Credit: Joshua Dahl-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 10, 2016; Las Vegas, NV, USA; UNLV Rebels guard Patrick McCaw (22) reacts after making a three point shot against the San Jose State Spartans during the second half at Thomas & Mack Center. UNLV won 64-61. Mandatory Credit: Joshua Dahl-USA TODAY Sports /

Shooting Guard. UNLV Rebels. Patrick McCaw . 24. player. 93. <strong>Ultimate Upside Comparison:</strong> Eddie Jones<br /> <strong>Safe Upside Comparison:</strong> Iman Shumpert<br /> <strong>Age:</strong> 20 (10/25/1995)<br /> <strong>Height, Weight, Wingspan:</strong> 6’6.75”, 181 pounds, 6’10”<br /> <strong>Slash Line:</strong> .465/.366/.774<br /> <strong>Season Averages:</strong> 33.7 MPG, 14.7 PPG, 5.1 RPG, 3.9 APG, 2.5 SPG. 2.1 3PM <p><strong>Key Strengths</strong></p> <ul> <li>Height and length to potentially permit positional versatility.</li> <li>Defensive potential.</li> <li>Dominant in the passing lanes. Well-versed in the art of the strip steal.</li> <li>Effective in catch-and-shoot situations.</li> <li>Capable of becoming a secondary facilitator.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Key Weaknesses</strong></p> <ul> <li>Extremely thin for an NBA shooting guard.</li> <li>Lacks a go-to skill offensively.</li> <li>Can be too passive as a scorer.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Analysis</strong></p> <p>If the Philadelphia 76ers select Ben Simmons at No. 1 overall, then the rest of the draft should be dedicated to surrounding him with shooters. This isn’t to say that other players should be ignored, but floor-spacing prospects with high ceilings should be prioritized.</p> <p>Fortunately for the Philadelphia 76ers, Patrick McCaw is both a very solid shooter and the best fit available.</p> <div class=

McCaw’s primary appeal is on the defensive end. He’s a monster in the passing lanes and a master of the strip steal, which is evident in his ranking No. 3 amongst NBA Draft prospects in steal percentage, with only Kris Dunn and Gary Payton II ranking higher.

McCaw is also a very solid 3-point shooter who converted better than 36.5 percent of his 3-point field goal attempts in each of his two seasons at UNLV.

McCaw has a lot of Iman Shumpert in his game as a committed on-ball defender who can space the floor in an off-ball capacity. His ultimate upside comparison, however, is a fellow lanky shooting guard who could turn defense into offense: Eddie Jones.

McCaw is more likely to reach Shumpert’s level than Jones’, but with either development, he’d be a very solid complement to Simmons.

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Patrick McCaw

Shooting Guard, UNLV Rebels

Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia 76ers /

Ultimate Upside Comparison:

Eddie Jones

Safe Upside Comparison:

Iman Shumpert

Age:

20 (10/25/1995)

Height, Weight, Wingspan:

6’6.75”, 181 pounds, 6’10”

Slash Line:

.465/.366/.774

Season Averages:

33.7 MPG, 14.7 PPG, 5.1 RPG, 3.9 APG, 2.5 SPG. 2.1 3PM

Key Strengths

  • Height and length to potentially permit positional versatility.
  • Defensive potential.
  • Dominant in the passing lanes. Well-versed in the art of the strip steal.
  • Effective in catch-and-shoot situations.
  • Capable of becoming a secondary facilitator.

Key Weaknesses

  • Extremely thin for an NBA shooting guard.
  • Lacks a go-to skill offensively.
  • Can be too passive as a scorer.

Analysis

If the Philadelphia 76ers select Ben Simmons at No. 1 overall, then the rest of the draft should be dedicated to surrounding him with shooters. This isn’t to say that other players should be ignored, but floor-spacing prospects with high ceilings should be prioritized.

Fortunately for the Philadelphia 76ers, Patrick McCaw is both a very solid shooter and the best fit available.

McCaw’s primary appeal is on the defensive end. He’s a monster in the passing lanes and a master of the strip steal, which is evident in his ranking No. 3 amongst NBA Draft prospects in steal percentage, with only Kris Dunn and Gary Payton II ranking higher.

McCaw is also a very solid 3-point shooter who converted better than 36.5 percent of his 3-point field goal attempts in each of his two seasons at UNLV.

McCaw has a lot of Iman Shumpert in his game as a committed on-ball defender who can space the floor in an off-ball capacity. His ultimate upside comparison, however, is a fellow lanky shooting guard who could turn defense into offense: Eddie Jones.

McCaw is more likely to reach Shumpert’s level than Jones’, but with either development, he’d be a very solid complement to Simmons.

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