Former Vanderbilt center Damian Jones will either make NBA general managers kick themselves for passing on him years from now or make the GM who did pull the trigger feel duped.
There aren't a lot of guys running around with his combination of size and speed. In a weak 2016 draft class (particularly at the center position), Jones could be a worthy gamble who could eventually turn into a starting center.
"I think his potential is interesting because he has size and mobility, but he hasn't put it all together yet," an NBA scout told Bleacher Report.
Jones is a layup-line All-Star. He looks like a pro—a 7-footer with a chiseled frame and springy legs. "He's a phenomenal runner," a second scout told B/R. "He's one of the fastest guys I've seen end-to-end."
But that "hasn't put it all together yet" part explains the hesitation.
The possibilities that type of athleticism presents have allowed Jones to be considered a first-round pick—maybe even lottery-bound—over the last two years.
But this past season his stock took a hit. Jones didn't show any real development ...
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2016 NBA Draft Prospects: Breaking Down NBA Future of Vanderbilt’s Damian Jones
April 29th, 2016 by C.J. Moore Leave a reply »
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