Jared McCain doesn't look like a special NBA prospect but his energy and shooting skills could make him too good to pass up for the Toronto Raptors
He's a 6-foot-2 shooter who doesn't really bring much else to the court. He's not a gifted playmaker. He's not going to wow scouts with his athleticism or speed. He looks like a hundred other wannabe NBA prospects who put up impressive numbers in college.There's an aura about McCain that draws people in. He's an energy giver and someone who gets it.
If there's a question about McCain's offense it's his playmaking ability. He averaged just 1.9 assists per game and wasn't asked to do the bulk of the offensive creation on a Duke team that had three other trustworthy guards. If he can't develop those skills and isn't enough of a playmaker to be a more traditional point guard, it may be tough for McCain to find significant playing time. Players with his stature tend to struggle if they're not high-end playmakers.
"He's not the most athletic player in the draft. I don't think he has the greatest length or anything. But he's gonna execute exactly like he's told," Giles said. "He’s gonna be a quick learner and he'll do everything."Toronto has talked about the value of having positive people in the locker room and McCain certainly fits that description. He's eccentric and comfortable in who he is and that'll help.
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