2014 NBA Draft Scouting Report: James Michael McAdoo



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: James Michael McAdoo


Position: Power Forward

Size: 6-9, 230

School: North Carolina, Junior


Strengths:
  • Athleticism
  • Explosive at the rim
  • Leaping ability
  • Quick first step off the bounce as a straight-line driver
  • Solid rebounder
  • Active around the glass on both ends
  • Decent mid-range game
  • Turnaround jump shot when posting up
  • Runs the floor well
  • Should be able to guard either forward position in the NBA
  • Active in the passing lanes
  • Doesn’t force much; takes what is given to him




  • Weaknesses:
  • Is he a power forward or small forward at the next level?
  • Physicality
  • Outside shooting
  • Free throw shooting
  • Ball handling
  • Creating his own shot


  • Summary: McAdoo hasn’t lived up to the hype at North Carolina, and as a result, his draft stock has taken a hit. He hasn’t fully developed his all-around game, and my biggest issue with McAdoo is that he is a hybrid forward without a true position at the NBA level. McAdoo relies on his athleticism more than his skill level and still needs to develop his face-up game. Once considered a lottery pick, McAdoo is now a borderline first-round pick.

    Player Comparison: Tyrus Thomas. Thomas was praised for his athleticism coming out of LSU, and that is McAdoo’s strength as well. Both guys are explosive at the rim and are solid rebounders, but lack the physicality and perimeter game to be a threat from the perimeter. Thomas struggled to find his niche in the league, and McAdoo will likely face a similar challenge.







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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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