Golden State Warriors: 5 takeaways from 2017 NBA Summer League

3. Bryce Alford has game, but needs time

Undrafted out of UCLA, Bryce Alford may not be the immediate prospect that his father Steve was, but he has potential to play in the NBA. Alford needs time to develop his overall game while making the adjustment from collegiate to professional basketball.

Alford is a combo guard at 6’3” and the Warriors invited him to Las Vegas largely to see his shooting abilities. After four seasons at UCLA, Alford left as the school’s leader in three-point baskets made. His outside shooting was off during the Summer League, but he adjusted and still averaged 9.3 points a game while playing 19 minutes per contest.

A significant positive for Bryce Alford was his ability to limit turnovers. If he is to eventually make an NBA roster, Alford must continue to take care of the basketball. At his size, he would ideally be a point guard as opposed to a shooting guard. He flashed glimpses of the creativity and passing ability he possesses.

Bryce Alford will not be ready for the NBA this year, but he has the framework for a successful career. Alford needs to continue to craft his jumper and become more consistent. His on-the-ball defense needs work, but he showed quick hands in picking up steals.

Overall, spending time in the G-League and more practice could prove to be all Bryce Alford needs to make it to the next level.