Post by zeropointzero on Sept 22, 2010 23:56:02 GMT -5
Adam Morrison
Age: 22
Height: 6’8’’
Weight: 200
Position: SF
College: Gonzaga
Inside = B: The first thing that you notice about Morrison is his ability to score. He understands how to create his own shot better than anybody we've seen at the college level in years. Not only does utilize contact and spacing better than any player in the country, he has also mastered the art of the contested jumpshot. If he is able to get a step going toward the basket, the defense might as well give up. He is going to get a shot off, and whether or not it goes in has little to do with a hand in his face.
Outside = B+: The vast improvement from his sophomore to junior season was no fluke. Morrison now has an automatic outside stroke mastered
Handling = C: With how hard Morrison has to work to get shots at the college level, can he create offense off the dribble against the Ron Artests and Bruce Bowens of the NBA? While the caliber of defender guarding Morrison has made little difference during his time at Gonzaga, it remains to be seen whether he has the footspeed or overall athleticism to succeed as an all-around player at the next level.
Defense = C: The biggest hole in Adam Morrison’s game can be easily observed on the defensive end. Morrison clearly reserves most of his energy for his scoring, and tends to coast on defense most of the time. Gonzaga will often switch into zone defenses so teams can’t exploit him on that end.
While Morrison has solid defensive instincts when he is focused, it is generally perceived that the lack of footspeed will really hurt in one-on-one situations on the defensive end. Morrison may very well be able to create his own shot in the NBA, but it is hard to see him being able to stay in front of the freak athletes occupying the wing position in the NBA. It is likely that whichever team ends up drafting Morrison will have to come up with a defensive gameplan that covers for Morrison’s shortcomings on that end
Rebounding = C+: Dedicated himself to the weight room in the offseason before his senior year to be able to absorb the pounding inside. Improved this facet of his game tremendously.
Potential = C: There is little up in the air when it comes to Morrison’s skill level and feel for the game, but there are questions about his physical abilities on the next level. Does he have the footspeed and overall athleticism to create his own shot in the NBA? To put up a fight on defense? Opinions on Morrison probably vary greatly depending on which person is making the decisions, so his final draft position will probably be locked in only when the draft order is.
