Who Is Kyle Anderson?

I see a lot of Nicolas Batum in his game. His stock has been fluctuating lately but I can see a team like Phoenix(#14/#18) or Chicago(#16/#19) grabbing him.

I see a lot of Nicolas Batum in his game. His stock has been fluctuating lately but I can see a team like Phoenix(#14/#18) or Chicago(#16/#19) grabbing him.

 as a ucla fan who watched him for 2 years, i have defended him in some threads where i thought criticisms were unjst, but i have not made any coments about how i think he will ultimately do in the nba becasue he is just a huge question mark.

The limitations athleticaly have to concern anyone. But here are some of my defenses of anderson’s game:

first off, he played point. He brought the ball up. He went again all types of defenses including teams that tried to press him and teams that played off him and teams that used small gaurds on him and teams that used bigs on him. And yet, overall regardless of situation, he thrived. Im not saying he will play gaurd in the nba, but maybe we are writing off his ability to use his dribble and create too quickly. Like I said in another thread recently, aaron gordon from zona is viewed as an elite athlete and defensive prospect. Well zona put gordon on anderson both times they played, and anderson averaged 18.5ppg…13rpg…and 5.5apg in 2 matchups vs aaron gordon. When all is said and done, anderson the offensive player should be just fine regardless of where he plays.

Now onto defense. The bruins went zone and hid anderson. HE routinely walked around when he was defending off the ball and tried to anticipate steals and blocks ands we rarely got to see straight up man defense. The best thing anderson has going for him defensively, is that while teams will have to hide him on defense in the nba, when you are 6-9 and have 7′ + wingspan, it allows whoever drafts him plenty of options to hide him. I mean he cold potentially be placed anywhere 1-5 on defense depending on the opponent to gaurd the other teams weakest link. 

Plus he is still developing both physically and skill wise. I mean his body and shooting touch made big strides from his freshman to sophomore season.

Im pulling for him, but regardless of where he goes, i think it’s going to be interesting to see how does. A real question mark based on his unique combination of strengths and weaknesses.

 as a ucla fan who watched him for 2 years, i have defended him in some threads where i thought criticisms were unjst, but i have not made any coments about how i think he will ultimately do in the nba becasue he is just a huge question mark.

The limitations athleticaly have to concern anyone. But here are some of my defenses of anderson’s game:

first off, he played point. He brought the ball up. He went again all types of defenses including teams that tried to press him and teams that played off him and teams that used small gaurds on him and teams that used bigs on him. And yet, overall regardless of situation, he thrived. Im not saying he will play gaurd in the nba, but maybe we are writing off his ability to use his dribble and create too quickly. Like I said in another thread recently, aaron gordon from zona is viewed as an elite athlete and defensive prospect. Well zona put gordon on anderson both times they played, and anderson averaged 18.5ppg…13rpg…and 5.5apg in 2 matchups vs aaron gordon. When all is said and done, anderson the offensive player should be just fine regardless of where he plays.

Now onto defense. The bruins went zone and hid anderson. HE routinely walked around when he was defending off the ball and tried to anticipate steals and blocks ands we rarely got to see straight up man defense. The best thing anderson has going for him defensively, is that while teams will have to hide him on defense in the nba, when you are 6-9 and have 7′ + wingspan, it allows whoever drafts him plenty of options to hide him. I mean he cold potentially be placed anywhere 1-5 on defense depending on the opponent to gaurd the other teams weakest link. 

Plus he is still developing both physically and skill wise. I mean his body and shooting touch made big strides from his freshman to sophomore season.

Im pulling for him, but regardless of where he goes, i think it’s going to be interesting to see how does. A real question mark based on his unique combination of strengths and weaknesses.

 He sort of reminds me of Boris Diaw.

 He sort of reminds me of Boris Diaw.

I think Boris is a much better passer than Kyle, not a knock on Kyle whatsoever, I just think Boris is top 5 passer in the league in terms of placement, accuracy, timing, and touch on his passes. Very underrated shooter these days as well.

I think Boris is a much better passer than Kyle, not a knock on Kyle whatsoever, I just think Boris is top 5 passer in the league in terms of placement, accuracy, timing, and touch on his passes. Very underrated shooter these days as well.

 Kyle Anderson is Boris Diaw. Everytime I watch the spurs play in the playoffs and Boris Diaw makes a nice pass I think of Kyle Anderson. These guys are so similar both around 6’9, not fast but can make quick smooth moves, good IQ, can hit 3s, dribble, rebound, and use IQ an length on the defensive end. Then most importantly they are great team players, they are brilliant skilled passers and know how to play the great the right way

 Kyle Anderson is Boris Diaw. Everytime I watch the spurs play in the playoffs and Boris Diaw makes a nice pass I think of Kyle Anderson. These guys are so similar both around 6’9, not fast but can make quick smooth moves, good IQ, can hit 3s, dribble, rebound, and use IQ an length on the defensive end. Then most importantly they are great team players, they are brilliant skilled passers and know how to play the great the right way

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I think Anderson would be a great fit in Boston, he would work great in Brad Stevens system I hope he’s on the board at 17  

I think Anderson would be a great fit in Boston, he would work great in Brad Stevens system I hope he’s on the board at 17  

 To me I think Kyle Anderson might surprise people next year. He has no position he’s just a basketball player who makes the right plays and knows what he can and cannot do on the court. Some say he’s Boris Diaw but the better comparison is Jalen Rose. They have very similar skill set except Kyle Anderson might be a better passer and shooter at this age. Jalen wasn’t quick or explosive but he knew how to keep guys on his hip and had a solid post game. In order for Kyle Anderson to be successful in the NBA he has to keep improving his jumper and his post game where he can use his size and length to score in the paint. There’s some talks that he’s standing out in workouts and Atlanta already want him for a second workout so obviously he’s answering some question scouts were asking.Teams he would be perfect for is Atlanta, Boston, Phoenix, and Memphis where they can use his versatility and help him become a better defender.

His first couple of years, I think he would a point guard off the bench where he can control the offense and control the tempo and his defensive liabilities won’t hurt the team that much and if he can improve he can be the starting 3 and give the frontcourt size and length while giving the team who draft him another ball creator and floor general. Defensively he would have a tough time his first couple of years but with his size, length, and work ethic I think he can develop into a passable defender. Kyle won’t be a superstar and probably won’t even be an all star but he can be a versatile point forward type who can create mismatches on a daily basis.

He’ll probably land somewhere in the teens.

 To me I think Kyle Anderson might surprise people next year. He has no position he’s just a basketball player who makes the right plays and knows what he can and cannot do on the court. Some say he’s Boris Diaw but the better comparison is Jalen Rose. They have very similar skill set except Kyle Anderson might be a better passer and shooter at this age. Jalen wasn’t quick or explosive but he knew how to keep guys on his hip and had a solid post game. In order for Kyle Anderson to be successful in the NBA he has to keep improving his jumper and his post game where he can use his size and length to score in the paint. There’s some talks that he’s standing out in workouts and Atlanta already want him for a second workout so obviously he’s answering some question scouts were asking.Teams he would be perfect for is Atlanta, Boston, Phoenix, and Memphis where they can use his versatility and help him become a better defender.

His first couple of years, I think he would a point guard off the bench where he can control the offense and control the tempo and his defensive liabilities won’t hurt the team that much and if he can improve he can be the starting 3 and give the frontcourt size and length while giving the team who draft him another ball creator and floor general. Defensively he would have a tough time his first couple of years but with his size, length, and work ethic I think he can develop into a passable defender. Kyle won’t be a superstar and probably won’t even be an all star but he can be a versatile point forward type who can create mismatches on a daily basis.

He’ll probably land somewhere in the teens.

While the topic content is different since I focused on position, it’s a little suspect that you use the same title that I did on May 1st and I doubt it’s a coincidence…..use your own creativity and not someone else’s!

Who is Kyle Anderson?

While the topic content is different since I focused on position, it’s a little suspect that you use the same title that I did on May 1st and I doubt it’s a coincidence…..use your own creativity and not someone else’s!

Who is Kyle Anderson?

As a Jazz fan I’d love to see him fall to the Jazz at 23, we need a big point guard and although Anderson probably won’t be able to play the point full time in the nba he could in certain matchups, I love guys who are good passers and make teammate better because of their IQ and passing and I think Anderson falls into that category. I like the Diaw comparison but Anderson is more of a point, Diaw is stronger and facilitates more as a 4,(from the high post / low post), that said, Anderson could mature and get bigger & stronger and end up playing a role like Diaw. This draft will be interesting.

As a Jazz fan I’d love to see him fall to the Jazz at 23, we need a big point guard and although Anderson probably won’t be able to play the point full time in the nba he could in certain matchups, I love guys who are good passers and make teammate better because of their IQ and passing and I think Anderson falls into that category. I like the Diaw comparison but Anderson is more of a point, Diaw is stronger and facilitates more as a 4,(from the high post / low post), that said, Anderson could mature and get bigger & stronger and end up playing a role like Diaw. This draft will be interesting.

Diaw can post up the crap out of most Nba players, not only wings but also many 4s. And he’s a terrific scorer down there, he draws double teams. He’s strong, he’s guarded Nowitzki and Aldridge and has done a terrific job on them. He’s also spent minutes on LeBron (he was great last year, LeBron has destroyed him thus far this season), but he can guard wings, his lateral quicks are underrated.

I was a great fan of Slo Mo as a college player, but he’s not Boris Diaw. He’s never been much of a threat posting up, he’s long and tall but not strong, his lateral quickness is a concern. He’s played mostly at point guard, as a frosh playing off the ball he struggled a lot. Diaw is a combo-forward or sort of a stretch 4. So the only thing they share is size and passing ability

Diaw can post up the crap out of most Nba players, not only wings but also many 4s. And he’s a terrific scorer down there, he draws double teams. He’s strong, he’s guarded Nowitzki and Aldridge and has done a terrific job on them. He’s also spent minutes on LeBron (he was great last year, LeBron has destroyed him thus far this season), but he can guard wings, his lateral quicks are underrated.

I was a great fan of Slo Mo as a college player, but he’s not Boris Diaw. He’s never been much of a threat posting up, he’s long and tall but not strong, his lateral quickness is a concern. He’s played mostly at point guard, as a frosh playing off the ball he struggled a lot. Diaw is a combo-forward or sort of a stretch 4. So the only thing they share is size and passing ability