Scouting reports
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Scout: Magus888@aol.com
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| Lamar Odom is the complete package, he can
shoot, handle the ball, and create his own shot. At 6-10 he reminds of Kevin Garnett, but
i think he will be even better. He has a touch in clutch situations (Atlantic-10
Tournament) and is one of the most talented players to come into the draft in recent
years. Anything less than # 3 would be unacceptable. The Clippers, and Bulls could use
him, but Vancouver already has Shareef Abdur-Rahim. My one knock on him is he can't move
without the ball. It is not as bad as everyone says, but with some solid coaching he will
be the star of the future. |
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Scout: Jeffrey Burgoyne [burgoyne@ultimate-sports.com]
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| Lamar Odom will be one of the top picks in
the 99 draft based upon hype alone. Pro scouts were regularily seen at Rhode Island this
past year game after game to see this former high school phenom in action. If the scouts
thought he wouldn't live up to the hype, however, they would not have kept coming. What
Odom will bring to the court game in and out is versatility. While comparisons to Magic
Johnson are completely unfair, its not hard to imagine Odom playing the point or center in
the NBA, although its unlikely he will play any position other than SF. He has the court
sense and vision of a player several years his senior, and is a solid passer and ball
handler, especially for someone his size. At times last year he seemed to be at a
different level than his competition (and teammates) but did not overextend himself trying
to do it all himself.
He also plays tough underneath and will get his share of blocks and boards. If I had to
compare him to any current NBA player I'd have to liken him to Danny Manning. I think Odom
will be a better player (injuries aside in Mannings case) as he will not be expected to
play center and PF day in and out. He also hasn't shown the range yet to be considered a
SG candidate, nor the will to take a lot of shots to be a devestating offensive force. |
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