I was thinking about the “small guys get picked on” idea you mentioned. It’s true. But I don’t think that’s a reason to not pick little dudes. One of two things have to be true though:
1. They have to be a potential offensive force (like Dame or Trae)
2. They have to be 3 and D and be able to stand up to taller dudes for stretches. (Melton, prime Pat Bev)
Guys like Sheppard and Carter have shown that they might be in one or the other category. They might be small but they use their physical gifts well.
Carter definitely has. I have more question marks in regards to Sheppard in terms of defending bigger players. But, Sheppard is the one more likely to," out offense his defense."
Love it! Even if the Lakers don't end up having a 1st round pick, love seeing your profiles, nonetheless.
I was thinking about the “small guys get picked on” idea you mentioned. It’s true. But I don’t think that’s a reason to not pick little dudes. One of two things have to be true though:
1. They have to be a potential offensive force (like Dame or Trae)
2. They have to be 3 and D and be able to stand up to taller dudes for stretches. (Melton, prime Pat Bev)
Guys like Sheppard and Carter have shown that they might be in one or the other category. They might be small but they use their physical gifts well.
Carter definitely has. I have more question marks in regards to Sheppard in terms of defending bigger players. But, Sheppard is the one more likely to," out offense his defense."