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: wpc112@gmail.com
2011 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Malcolm Lee
Position: Shooting Guard
Size: 6-5, 198
School: UCLA, Junior
Strengths:
Terrific on-the-ball defender
Length helps him guard
Can defend either guard position
Athleticism
Excels in transition
Creating his own shot
Slasher
Weaknesses:
Three-point shooter
Inconsistent outside shooter
Never came close to reaching potential in three years at UCLA
Decision making on offensive end
Is he a point guard or shooting guard?
Summary: Lee's decision to enter the 2011 NBA Draft is surprising since he is not a first-round prospect. He had a very underwhleming career at UCLA like many Ben Howland-coached guards have, which leads some to believe that his best basketball is ahead of him. Until he develops a consistent offensive game, he will have to find niche in the league as a defender since he was one of the best in college basketball.
Player Comparison: Shannon Brown. Brown struggled to find his spot in the NBA until two years ago with the Lakers. A terrific athlete who can play either guard spot, Brown is not an outside threat but at his best when he is out and running. He is also a more than capable defender. All these descriptions fit Lee's strengths and weaknesses, and if he has to follow a career path, Brown's is not a bad place to start.
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: wpc112@gmail.com