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‘NBA DRAFT JUNKIES’ VIDEO (Jul-18) Talen Horton-Tucker Pre-Draft Video

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Here is NBA Draft Junkies’ Rafael Barlowe’s video analysis of Lakers’ rookie Talen Horton-Tucker, who’s spent most of the season playing with the Lakers’ G-League South Bay Lakers but may get some minutes in the upcoming scrimmages and seeding games in Orlando. As usual, Rafael has an excellent grasp of THT’s strengths and weaknesses. Based on what we’ve seen from Talen’s G-League performance, Rafael’s assessment was spot on.

STRENGTHS

  • Strong, physically imposing guard with a muscular frame but with light feet, fluidity and agility
  • Reportedly has a 7’1″ wingspan
  • Advanced shifty ball handler; Very good at changing pace and directions
  • Good court vision and feel for the game
  • Versatility; Has the unique frame and skill set that allows him to play 1-4
  • Has a flare and flash to his game with his ball handling and passing
  • Can post smaller guards; Good footwork in the post
  • Good rebounder from guard spot
  • Defensively versatility
  • Love reverse layups and using the rim to avoid shot blockers

WEAKNESSES

  • NBA fit. Would thrive in the right situation but could be lost in the wrong situation
  • Lacks athleticism, pop, burst and explosion
  • Below the rim finisher and misses a lot of layups
  • Not an efficient shooter from the field, 3 point line or free throw line
  • Tendency to play out of control
  • Picks up offensive fouls when trying to bully/over power his way to the rim
  • Must add a floater to his game (ex. Jalen Brunson)

What is the Lakers’ best closing lineup?

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What is the Lakers’ best closing lineup? I think it probably has A.D. playing the five. So is it A.D., Bron, Danny Green, KCP, Caruso? Does Kuzma make it despite poor D? Morris if he’s shooting well? Dion or J.R. if they’re shooting well? — Tommy O.

What you’ve proposed is essentially Vogel’s preferred closing lineup before the shutdown, with Caruso swapped in for Avery Bradley. Caruso is no stranger to playing those crucial final minutes, however, and last did so on March 6 in the home win over Milwaukee. Kuzma, also, has slotted in at times, including in the nip-and-tuck Celtics win in February.

With Kentavious Caldwell-Pope the presumed replacement for Bradley, it seems reasonable to assume that he will typically close games along with James, Davis and Green. Depending on the matchup and who’s playing well, any of the guys you mentioned will likely rotate through, but I would imagine the first choice is Caruso, who gives you the ball handling and the defense. If you need a little more offense, Waiters could sneak in.