New Jersey Nets: Derrick Favors
Bio:
Birthday: 7/15/91
NBA Position: Power Forward
Class: Freshman, Georgia Tech University
Ht: 6'10"; Wt: 245 lbs
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
NBA Comparison: Amare Stoudemire
Strengths:
- Explosive athlete with unique combination of power and quickness.
- Possesses an extraordinary wingspan, with Georgia Tech official website claiming a 9'1" standing reach.
- Tremendous leaping ability.
- Frequent target of the alley-oop pass and seemingly nothing is out of reach.
- Soft hands allow him to catch passes most bigs would muff.
- Runs the floor like a gazelle showing great speed from baseline to baseline.
- Finishes with power around the rim; a dunking machine.
- Has made dramatic advancements in his post game repertoire and footwork.
- Features a drop step into the lane for a mini right hook and quick spins to either side of the floor.
- Very quick in the post. Displays a deft touch with his left hand around the basket, almost inclined to use his off hand.
- Has a nice looking jumpshot out to 12-15 feet, but does not appear overly comfortable.
- An absolute vacuum on both the offensive and defensive glass. Averaged 8.4 rebounds in 27.5 minutes of action (5.4 def and 3.0 off).
- A shot blocking menace (2.1 per game this season); alters countless other attempts.
- His mere presence makes opponents think twice before driving inside.
- Not a boastful personality, but rather allows his game to do the talking.
- Excellent student and quick learner.
Weaknesses:
- Has done a good job adding bulk to his frame, but needs to continue to get stronger.
- Needs to increase trajectory on his jumper and increasing his range would serve him well.
- Ball handling is decent for a big, but must be improved for his face up game.
- Needs to continue advancement of his footwork and comfort level in the post.
- Seems to predetermine moves rather than reacting to the defense.
- Does not handle double teams well.
- Needs to slow the game down and not panic.
- Not a great passer out of the post.
- Has relied heavily on his athletic gifts up to this stage against inferior competition.
- Needs to work harder and understand court positioning.
- Can be lazy at times defensively and on the boards, depending on his length and leaping ability.
- Stands too upright on defense and his lateral movement needs to improve.
- His conditioning has been questioned, often tiring in the latter stages of games.
Consensus: Derrick Favors could go #1 in most drafts but for this year he's a lock for #3. He's arguably the best athlete in this draft but needs to continue developing fundamentals in order to become truly great; his work ethic seems to be good but could be a lot better. He has very high potential and although NJ wouldn't get Wall at #3 they would get a guy who perfectly compliments their cornerstones in center Brook Lopez and point guard Devin Harris.
NJ's other options: trade the pick (only if they can trade for #1 or #2 or they can land one of the big free agents in a sign and trade) or draft DeMarcus Cousins (possible) or Wesley Johnson (not likely). Reports are also surfacing that the Spurs are very high on Favors and want to move up to get him so they can make him Duncan's successor at power forward.
Official Mixtape (couldn't find a decent one of him at GA Tech, but this one shows off his athleticism very nicely).
Peace and Much Love to Ya :)
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