KING~POETIQ
The One and Only
<TABLE class=bluelist width=175 itxtvisited="1"><TBODY itxtvisited="1"><TR itxtvisited="1"><TH itxtvisited="1">STRENGTHS:</TH></TR><TR itxtvisited="1"><TD itxtvisited="1">- Transition play</TD></TR><TR itxtvisited="1"><TD itxtvisited="1">- True point guard</TD></TR><TR itxtvisited="1"><TD itxtvisited="1">- Ability to create own shot</TD></TR><TR itxtvisited="1"><TD itxtvisited="1">- Aggressive slashing mentality</TD></TR><TR itxtvisited="1"><TD itxtvisited="1">- Ball-handling skills</TD></TR><TR itxtvisited="1"><TD itxtvisited="1">- Excellent hands</TD></TR><TR itxtvisited="1"><TD itxtvisited="1">- Ability to get in passing lanes</TD></TR><TR itxtvisited="1"><TD itxtvisited="1">- Pressure defense</TD></TR><TR itxtvisited="1"><TD itxtvisited="1">- Potential</TD></TR><TR itxtvisited="1"><TD itxtvisited="1">- Unselfishness</TD></TR><TR itxtvisited="1"><TD itxtvisited="1">- Work ethic</TD></TR><TR itxtvisited="1"><TD itxtvisited="1">- High-level productivity</TD></TR><TR itxtvisited="1"><TD itxtvisited="1">- Assist to turnover ratio</TD></TR><TR itxtvisited="1"><TD itxtvisited="1">- Court vision</TD></TR><TR itxtvisited="1"><TD itxtvisited="1">- Passing skills</TD></TR><TR itxtvisited="1"><TD itxtvisited="1">- Incredibly quick</TD></TR><TR itxtvisited="1"><TD itxtvisited="1">- Strength</TD></TR><TR itxtvisited="1"><TD itxtvisited="1">- 3-point shooting percentages</TD></TR><TR itxtvisited="1"><TD itxtvisited="1">- Ability to catch and shoot
</TD></TR><TR itxtvisited="1"><TH itxtvisited="1">WEAKNESSES:</TH></TR><TR itxtvisited="1"><TD itxtvisited="1">- Ability to play at different speeds</TD></TR><TR itxtvisited="1"><TD itxtvisited="1">- Mid-rangegame</TD></TR><TR itxtvisited="1"><TD itxtvisited="1">- Defensive potential</TD></TR><TR itxtvisited="1"><TD itxtvisited="1">- Basketball IQ?</TD></TR><TR itxtvisited="1"><TD itxtvisited="1">- Experience</TD></TR><TR itxtvisited="1"><TD itxtvisited="1">- Focus</TD></TR><TR itxtvisited="1"><TD itxtvisited="1">- Leadership skills in clutch</TD></TR><TR itxtvisited="1"><TD itxtvisited="1">- College system makes him difficult to evaluate</TD></TR><TR itxtvisited="1"><TD itxtvisited="1">- Poor wingspan</TD></TR><TR itxtvisited="1"><TD itxtvisited="1">- Size for position</TD></TR><TR itxtvisited="1"><TD itxtvisited="1">- Ability to shoot off the dribble</TD></TR><TR itxtvisited="1"><TD itxtvisited="1">- Limited number of 3-point attempts</TD></TR><TR itxtvisited="1"><TD itxtvisited="1">- Pull-up jumper</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
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Draft Combine Interview
SLY1984's closing thoughts:
To me, Tywon Lawson is the real deal. He is the definition of a true point guard. Something that the knicks have been lacking for a while. A winning point guard who will make this team much better with his demeanor and style of play. Lawson has all the attributes to come in and contribute right away, unlike the other draft prospects that will be available to us.
He has always played against top-tier talent. Playing at oak hill and UNC, Lawson faced the nation's best teams week in and week out and still played very well. So experience is something he does not lack.
Best case scenario, I see Lawson as a stronger version of Chris Paul. Sky's the limit for Tywon. He is a player that will come in and put up good numbers right away, as well as improve and reach his full potential.
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