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June 25th, 2008 Draft Possibilities: Kyle Weaver

Prospect Name: Kyle Weaver
College: Washington State
Position: SG
Height: 6’6’’
Weight: 200 lbs.
Age: 22
2007-2008 Statistics: 12.2 PPG, 5.3 RPG, 4.3 APG, 1.7 SPG, 46.3% FG, 36.4% 3FG

Key Strengths

  • Long & Athletic
  • Outstanding Perimeter Defender (Can Defend PG/SG/SF)
  • Excellent Slasher
  • Good Finisher
  • Ball Handling (Could Be Used As A Combo Guard)
  • High Basketball IQ
  • Intangibles

Key Weaknesses

  • Inconsistent Perimeter Shooter
  • Shaky Mid-Range Game
  • Thin, Needs to Bulk Up
  • Doesn’t Possess A High Upside

Outlook: Kyle Weaver is no superstar, but he may very well be one of the real sleepers in this draft. He needs to diversify his offensive arsenal outside of his penetration and he needs to get stronger, but he can certainly be a terrific role player in the NBA. His perimeter defense is a valuable asset to any team on any level. Mix that with his slashing ability, ball skills, and relentless aggression, you may have a diamond in the rough.

Fit With Celtics: Tony Allen’s future in Boston is up in the air, as the Celtics have the option of offering him the qualifying offer of roughly $2.7 million through 2008-2009. With that said, why not get a more polished version of “TA” in Kyle Weaver, for a much cheaper price? Allen’s advantages on Weaver are his strength, explosiveness, and NBA experience. Other than that, Weaver may very well be a better option already, and ball handling is the biggest reason why. Celtics fans cringe every time Allen handles the basketball, especially when he takes more than two or three dribbles. That problem is nonexistent with Weaver. In fact, it’s one of his strong points. In addition, he’s two inches taller and longer. To top it off, he’s also got four years of experience as the catalyst to one of the top defensive teams in the country. Weaver would be a terrific addition to the green, and would give them a lift on both ends of the floor.

Coming Soon: Nicolas Batum (France).

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