Michael Carter-Williams' NBA debut was among the league's hardest seasons to grade.
On the one hand, his versatility and overstuffed stat sheets helped the Philadelphia 76ers point guard take home Rookie of the Year honors. On the other, his numbers weren't all that efficient and could not have made the biggest impact given that his team went 19-63.
The jury remains out on the 22-year-old, and his sophomore season won't likely deliver a verdict. Still, there are signs that Sixers fans should be watching for to see how bright—and how close—the future is for this pivotal piece of their lengthy rebuild.
Shooting With More Consistency
Carter-Williams entered the league with a number of holes in his game, though no hole was greater than his lack of a reliable touch away from the basket.
In a 2013 scouting report, NBADraft.net's Elliot Adamczyk started the on-court portion of Carter-Williams' weaknesses by pointing to his "inconsistent outside shooting." Had that report been written this year instead of last, it still would likely feature the same takeoff p ...
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