Jabari Bird
Page updated as of 4/8/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu. 2017 rankings were finalized on 6/22/2017.
Height: 6-6
Weight: 195
College: California
Classification: Senior
Birthdate: 7/3/1994
2017 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 98
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
2017 NBA Draft: Round 2, Pick 56 by the Boston Celtics
Pros:
Good scorer off the dribble
Fairly good shooter from all over the floor
Excels at scoring on the move
Adequate playmaker
Moves well off the ball on offense
Willing to crash the glass
Decent defensive player
Gifted athlete
Cons:
Streaky shooter
Does not draw enough free throws
Not an elite ball handler
Needs to improve his rebounding
Can have lapses defensively
Has short arms for a player his size
Missed considerable time due to a foot injury
Has had recurring back spasms
Summary:
Jabari Bird is an athletic shooter that may possess the offensive skills to make his way into the NBA. But, he will need to improve his rebounding and defense in the meantime, and injuries have prevented him from being able to consistently play in games at times. If things break his way though, he could end up being a solid role player in this league.
Links:
Mercury News Article on Jabari Bird
Bleacher Report Article on Jabari Bird
Fanrag Sports Network Article on Jabari Bird
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