Cleveland Cavaliers: Pros and cons of drafting Jarrett Culver

Cons

We briefly touched on Jarrett Culver’s shooting ability in the last slide, and while the jump shot was one of his go-to moves, he has a long way to go before becoming an elite shooter at the next level.

For starters, his shot selection is questionable, to say the least. He is prone to settling for contested fadeaways and doesn’t hesitate to keep pulling during dry spells from the floor. Despite having one of the more better-looking shots in the NCAA, Culver shot only 30.4 percent from the 3-point line as a sophomore.

Another thing that Culver needs to improve is his ball-handling skills. If he is going to play the guard position in the NBA, he will have to develop a tighter handle. Culver currently plays loose with his dribble and as a result of that, he averages nearly three turnovers a game. His athleticism won’t be enough for him to get past defenders at the professional level, so working on becoming a craftier player is crucial.

Much like every young player, defensive lapses are going to happen. Culver is no exception as he was caught off guard plenty of times through his two collegiate seasons. Hopefully, these habits will be broken once he enters the league, as he has the raw physical tools to be an elite defender.