11-08-2020, 02:32 PM
(11-08-2020, 02:19 PM)chaparral Wrote: Haliburton
Quote:In a draft full of uncertain prospects, Iowa State’s [b]Tyrese Haliburton[/b] may be the safest pick, writes Steve Popper of Newsday. Haliburton offers good size for a point guard at 6’5″ with a 6’9″ wingspan. He’s also an elite passer, an effective shooter and has natural leadership qualities.
[i]“I’ve had a lot of No. 1, No. 2 picks, and this guy is a difference maker,”[/i] said Joe Abunassar, who trained Haliburton at Impact Basketball in Las Vegas after the season was shut down.[i] “As teams look at him, part of that is his approach, his mentality, his personality. Everyone steps up their game when he steps in the game. He’s the most humble guy. I know with him, what you’re getting is a guy that’s going to win games for your franchise.”[/i]
Abunasser said Haliburton has gotten stronger since the college basketball season ended, adding roughly 15 to 18 pounds to his frame. With so many lottery teams needing a point guard, he could go higher than projected on draft night.
[i]“He’s a winner. He has an amazing personality,” [/i]Abunassar added.[i] “He’s contagious. He’s something that if I was a GM, I’d say we need guys like that.”[/i]