2010 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Paul George

Written by Paul Banks of the Washington Times, and David Kay of the The Sports Bank.
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2010 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Paul George


Position: Guard/Forward

Size: 6-9, 215

School: Fresno State, Sophomore


Strengths:

Unique skill set for a 6-9 player

Outside shooting

Quick catch and release

Can take defenders off the bounce and finish due to his size and length

Great body control in the lane

Explosive finisher

Is a tough matchup defensively due to his versatility

Free throw shooting

Length makes him a factor on the glass and as a shot blocker

Still loaded with potential



Weaknesses:

Turns the ball over too much

Must become a better ball-handler

Ability to create his own shot

Needs to get stronger

Will have to become a better perimeter defender

Summary: George somewhat flew under the radar playing for a struggling Fresno State team. As he has received more exposure since declaring for the 2010 NBA Draft, his abilities have caught the attention of NBA teams and he will likely not fall out of the lottery, possibly even being drafted as high as No. 8 making his decision to turn pro a wise one.

Player Comparison: A poor-man's Tracy McGrady. Due to George's wirey build, length and overall skill set as a wing player, he has drawn comaprisons to a young T-Mac. Whether or not he can become the player McGrady was early in his career will depend on his development, but the tools are there for him to become a special player.



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Written by Paul Banks of NBC Chicago and the Washington Times, and David Kay of the The Sports Bank.
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