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2016 NBA Draft: Pro comparisons for top prospects

By Philip Rossman-Reich

Jan 30, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers forward Ben Simmons (25) defends against a shot by Oklahoma Sooners guard Buddy Hield (24) during the first half of a game at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 30, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers forward Ben Simmons (25) defends against a shot by Oklahoma Sooners guard Buddy Hield (24) during the first half of a game at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jamal Murray, PG/SG, Kentucky

Best Case: Brandon Roy
Worst Case: Gerald Green

Jamal Murray could be one of the most tantalizing and interesting players in this entire draft. On one hand, he has a great scoring ability from both inside and out. On the other, well, there is not an other, just a question about whether he can score like this at the pro level.

Murray came to the University of Kentucky as a point guard but played mostly off-ball this year with Tyler Ulis handling point guard responsibilities. As such we saw more of Murray as a shooter than a pick-and-roll facilitator. Murray flashed potential in that department but it’s the biggest question mark about his offensive ceiling.

Like Brandon Roy, before injuries cut his career short, Murray has the ability to put up a ton of points quickly. He can score from both the inside and the outside and has surprising athleticism. It is easy to forget just how good Roy was before knee injuries robbed him of his skill.

Murray is going to hit some long threes and put up some incredibly athletic dunks. Just like Roy.

If he cannot be that, he can be someone who can be a supporting playmaker from the wing and hit shots at the very least. He should be a threat no matter where he is on the floor.

To read more about Jamal Murray, click here.

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