2014 NBA Draft Scouting Report: C.J. Fair



Written by Paul Banks of the Washington Times, and David Kay of the The Sports Bank.
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2014 NBA Draft Scouting Report: C.J. Fair


Position: Small Forward

Size: 6-8, 215

School: Syracuse, Senior


Strengths:
  • Athleticism
  • Straight-line slasher
  • Smooth stroke
  • Deadly mid-range shooter
  • Baseline jumper
  • Catch-and-shoot ability
  • Effectively uses jab steps/pump fakes to create separation
  • Three-point range
  • Free throw shooting
  • Pullup runner in the lane
  • Length helps him defensively
  • Solid rebounder
  • Plays with great poise




  • Weaknesses:
  • Has primarily played zone defense during college career
  • Inconsisent when shooting off the dribble
  • Ball-handling could improve especially in iso situations
  • Needs to become a more reliable three-point shooter


  • Summary: I’m admittedly a little biased when it comes to Fair since I’ve been a huge fan of his since his freshman year. Still, I truly believe he can be a solid reserve at the next level. Fair mainly projects as a second-round prospect, but the lefty could sneak into the late first round for a team needing a versatile small forward to come off the bench and play an immediate role.

    Player Comparison: Ed O’Bannon. A smooth lefty with a nice mid-range game and quality athleticism, there are plenty of similiarities between O’Bannon and Fair. A knee injury hurt O’Bannon’s professional career, but if Fair can do what O’Bannon was unable to and find his niche on the right team, Fair should be a servicebale NBA reserve.





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    2014 NBA Mock Draft


    2015 NBA Mock Draft


    2014 NBA Draft Prospect Rankings


    2014 NBA Draft Scouting Reports








    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.
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