As the draft day approaches, each team's target candidates are gradually narrowed. In addition to Zion Williamson being the obvious choice for the No. 1 pick in this draft (2019), the biggest favorite at No. 2 is sophomore point guard Ja Morant from Murray State University. The Grizzlies, who are in the rebuilding stage, are likely to select this player. A super point guard who averaged 24 points and 10 assists per game in the NCAA this season. As the successor to Mike Conley's Grizzlies soul; however, if we tell you that Morant may not be the strongest point guard in this class, you will believe it. ?
Coby White from the University of North Carolina is one of the top guards in this draft - maybe the best one; the reason is simple. He not only has excellent physical condition (6 feet 5 inches, 185 pounds), but also has the ability to Explosive physical ability, able to score efficiently in the most important areas of the field. He takes three-pointers quite frequently (averaging 6.6 attempts per game, 35.3%), free throws to a certain level (averaging 3.7 attempts per game, shooting percentage 80%), and can often take shots when close to the basket (67%). White is one of the few point guards who has the combination of size, physical ability, and proficiency on the perimeter, and can also shoulder the responsibilities of multiple positions on the defensive end. His defensive ceiling is even higher than that of Ja Morant and Darius Garland (predicted pick position: #6 (Suns)) - the two point guards with the highest predicted pick position in this draft.
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Since White is so strong, why is his draft prediction not as good as the above two? The reason is that he is not a good passer. At North Carolina, he was a "score-first" scorer, averaging 16.1 points per game, shooting 42.31 TP3T, and passing out 4.1 assists. His job on the court is to push the tempo up and find shooting opportunities. White's team needs to deploy good players who can organize offense in other positions. Although he is not the first choice for point guard this year, combined with his size, physical fitness and shooting ability, he is definitely a valuable second or third pick.
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Reference for compiling this article:The Ringer's 2019 NBA Draft Guide
