2010 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Paul George

Written by Paul Banks of the Washington Times, and David Kay of the The Sports Bank.
Send Paul an e-mail here: paulb05 AT hotmail DOT com.
All other e-mail, including advertising and link proposals, send to: [email protected]

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.

RELATED LINKS:

2010 NBA Mock Draft

2011 NBA Mock Draft

2010 NBA Draft Prospect Rankings

2010 NBA Draft Scouting Reports

Written by Paul Banks of NBC Chicago and the Washington Times, and David Kay of the The Sports Bank.
Send Paul an e-mail here: paulb05 AT hotmail DOT com.
All other e-mail, including advertising and link proposals, send to: [email protected]

Mike Elworth's 2023 NBA Mock Draft

Mike Elworth's 2024 NBA Mock Draft

NFL Picks - Dec. 11

2025 NFL Mock Draft - Dec. 11

NFL Power Rankings - Dec. 9

2026 NFL Mock Draft - Nov. 29

Fantasy Football Rankings - Sept. 4