Eight prospects to watch in the NBA Draft’s virtual combine

Aaron Nesmith

As it stands, Aaron Nesmith is the best shooter in the NBA draft, hands down. With a renowned ability to shoot off-the-dribble, Nesmith has the makings of a reliable piece in the NBA.

Shooting is Nesmith’s forte if you didn’t notice already, with a 3-point percentage of 52.2 percent, and with some teams lacking a reliable threat from deep, Nesmith will be one of the more sought-after prospects in the lottery. He may even get picked in the top 10. Nesmith has the tools and potential to be a fantastic defender, with a great off-ball knowledge of the game.

Other than his shooting ability, Nesmith is still a solid producer on the slashing end, especially with his solid off-ball skills. Despite his phenomenal offensive ability, Nesmith is ready in terms of his development and has made a fair bit of leeway in terms of becoming a formidable 3-and-D specialist.

A lot of eyes will be on Nesmith, especially in the shooting drills, to see if he can replicate his renowned ability under timed pressure and under the eye of NBA scouts. However, despite being a popular pick, Nesmith has minor flaws that can be developed easily.

Firstly ball-handling is something Nesmith struggles to make an impact when getting open with the ball, which is something scouts will take note on during his combine drills. Obviously, due to his dominant shooting ability, this shouldn’t necessarily scare scouts away, since even some of the best shooters in the NBA aren’t that skilled when the ball is in their hands.

Eyes will be on Nesmith when the time comes, and he should do a great job of proving himself as one of the most dangerous players in this year’s draft.