Memphis Grizzlies: 3 reasons Jevon Carter was a good pick

2. Has potential to develop into a quality backup point guard

Although defense will likely be the calling card that grants him minutes during his rookie season, Carter has shown signs that he can develop into a mature offensive player over the last two and a half years.

During his senior season at West Virginia, the 22-year-old displayed a much more refined jump shot from downtown, shooting 39.3 percent from the 3-point range. He also became a more potent shooter within the mid-range area of the floor, as Carter shot 50 percent from the field on shots taken between 17 feet and the 3-point arc.

He showed what he could do as the primary ball-handler too, as the Mountaineers’ single-season assist leader proved to be effective within pick-and-roll in situations when looking to find scoring opportunities for himself or his teammates.

Although Carter must work hard to improve his ball-handling and ability to create in one-on-one situations, the Grizzlies rookie has shown signs that he has the potential to develop into a quality backup point guard, as he can serve as a change-of-pace floor general that many NBA teams value.