Pro comparison
Similar to Rudy Gay
Measurements
6’8″ 204 lbs 6’11” wingspan 19 years old
Strengths
- Scoring ability (3pt, pullups, post ups, floaters, etc.)
- Size/Length
- Good frame
- Defensive potential
- Good athlete (smooth, burst)
- Solid ball handling
- Solid rebounder
- Footwork
- Versatility (SF/small ball PF)
Weaknesses
- Ball stopper
- Passing (has potential)
- Creating ability (could improve)
- Feel for the game
- Consistency
- Could impact the game more
Write Up
Jayson Tatum is perhaps the smoothest prospect in this draft, he is a fluid athlete who can score from anywhere on the court and he has all the tools (strength, length, quickness) to be a good defensive player in pros. His ability to post up, stretch the floor, and push the ball after defensive rebounds makes him a tough cover for defenses and he’ll likely play SF or PF in small ball situations. As mentioned, he has all the scoring tools to be a great NBA scorer, but he needs to improve his consistency and feel for the game. Tatum also has the tendency to be a ball stopper, in some cases it’s good when you need him to get buckets, but most of the time it will kill the flow of the offense. Overall Tatum has a high ceiling and projects to be a good NBA player.