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34 - DeShawn Sims

6-8, 230 Small Forward/Power Forward
Michigan Senior
Birthday
01/21/88 (36.2 yrs)
Hometown
Detroit, MI
High School
Detroit Pershing
Team Site Profile
Statistics
Athleticism
8
Size
6
Defense
6
Strength
8
Quickness
7
Leadership
8
Jump Shot
8
NBA Ready
8
Ball Handling
NA
Potential
6
Passing
NA
Intangibles
7
72 Overall:

NBA Comparison: N/A

At Posrtsmouth Predraft Camp – Displaying a terrific mid-range jumper, Sims continuously punished defenders who left him open in order to rotate and help on the weakside.  Showing a great knack for spotting up to open space, his smooth jumpshot made him a very efficient scorer.  On a number of occasions he stepped out beyond the arc and looked very comfortable shooting from the (partially) extended three point line.  His stroke is very smooth and his high release allows him to get shots off even when closely guarded.  He also took his game down in the low post, using a turnaround jumper and mini jump hooks to both shoulders to score inside.  He doesn’t have great size or strength to muscle his way in the paint, but his agility and quickness allow him to beat defenders to the spot and get into good scoring position.  His biggest issue for the next level is the question of who he can defend – not nearly strong enough to push power forwards off the block or quick enough to contain wing players on the perimeter.  He matched up mainly with inside players at Portsmouth, but aside from a couple guys, there was very little depth at the position in this setting, which did not put his ability to the test all that much.  He has springy legs and a live body and he may have just enough athleticism to be able to adapt, but he will need to use the workouts to prove his case more.

Borko Popic 4/15/10

YouTube Clip – 4/1/2009

YouTube Clip – 06/03/2010

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