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Is not a fluid shooter? Off the dribble you are right, but standing still you are wrong. Check this out from RealGM:
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Draft Report: Chris Singleton Of Florida State
By: Christopher Reina
Jun 17, 2011 4:23 AM EDT
Chris Singleton is one of the better pure defenders in the draft, possesses a shockingly reliable jumper and exhibits an excellent natural toughness to his character, which makes him project as such an invaluable role player.
Without question, Singleton is not the type of player you expect him to be when you first see him step onto the floor.
He doesn’t have a ton of skill with the ball in his hands. His handle is very shaky and he is not a very good passer. If Singleton can avoid putting the ball on the deck altogether, it would be better for everyone.
But he can very nearly be described as a knockdown jump shooter, a shot he is extremely confident in. Nobody would ever guess he is such a good shooter by looking at how he catches the ball and first begins his shot. It is more on the Shawn Marion side of pretty than the Ray Allen side. But it is effective and his range will extend to the NBA three-point line.
Because of his jumper, he can play the high post and also is useful in the pick and pop where his wide frame creates a big screen. Singleton’s accuracy, however, drops substantially when he dribbles into his jumper.
He also struggles to score out of cuts, which is related to his general inability to put the ball on the floor well.
In the low post, Singleton does a good job of initiating contact and uses his toughness to advantage. He has a nice little spin move and a streaky baby hook. His low post game is far from refined, but does show legitimate promise. He even will use his left hand a little bit. Singleton didn’t have a ton of post usage, but his efficiency was excellent.
Singleton was the ACC Defensive Player of the Year, using his length, energy and strength to be an impact player on that side of the floor.
He is constantly hustling and being a general nuisance. But his technique and footwork needs refinement. Singleton is turned around constantly when in help, where the offensive player with the ball will probably see the back of his head far more than his eyes. He is susceptible to getting backdoored and not being in appropriate position.
As a rebounder, Singleton is capable of becoming very productive since he is so active and long. He does need to give a more consistent effort, particularly in boxing out since he has been able to get away with shortcuts relying on his athleticism.
Read more: https://basketball.realgm.com/blog/...hris_Singleton_Of_Florida_State#ixzz1Q366qx1s
Again I say Battier anyone? Give me a defensive stopper that can hit the 3 at the 12th pick and I am good to go.
Basketball news gathered from around the net.
Draft Report: Chris Singleton Of Florida State
By: Christopher Reina
Jun 17, 2011 4:23 AM EDT
Without question, Singleton is not the type of player you expect him to be when you first see him step onto the floor.
He doesn’t have a ton of skill with the ball in his hands. His handle is very shaky and he is not a very good passer. If Singleton can avoid putting the ball on the deck altogether, it would be better for everyone.
But he can very nearly be described as a knockdown jump shooter, a shot he is extremely confident in. Nobody would ever guess he is such a good shooter by looking at how he catches the ball and first begins his shot. It is more on the Shawn Marion side of pretty than the Ray Allen side. But it is effective and his range will extend to the NBA three-point line.
Because of his jumper, he can play the high post and also is useful in the pick and pop where his wide frame creates a big screen. Singleton’s accuracy, however, drops substantially when he dribbles into his jumper.
He also struggles to score out of cuts, which is related to his general inability to put the ball on the floor well.
In the low post, Singleton does a good job of initiating contact and uses his toughness to advantage. He has a nice little spin move and a streaky baby hook. His low post game is far from refined, but does show legitimate promise. He even will use his left hand a little bit. Singleton didn’t have a ton of post usage, but his efficiency was excellent.
Singleton was the ACC Defensive Player of the Year, using his length, energy and strength to be an impact player on that side of the floor.
He is constantly hustling and being a general nuisance. But his technique and footwork needs refinement. Singleton is turned around constantly when in help, where the offensive player with the ball will probably see the back of his head far more than his eyes. He is susceptible to getting backdoored and not being in appropriate position.
As a rebounder, Singleton is capable of becoming very productive since he is so active and long. He does need to give a more consistent effort, particularly in boxing out since he has been able to get away with shortcuts relying on his athleticism.
Read more: https://basketball.realgm.com/blog/...hris_Singleton_Of_Florida_State#ixzz1Q366qx1s
Again I say Battier anyone? Give me a defensive stopper that can hit the 3 at the 12th pick and I am good to go.
