2012 Draft Prospect: Hollis Thompson

[Bruno]

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Height: 6-8
Weight: 205 lbs
Birthday: 04/03/1991
College: Georgetown

DraftExpress (http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Hollis-Thompson-5823/)
nbadraft (http://www.nbadraft.net/players/hollis-thompson)

[iamdeemiller]

Yo Bruce, how aggressive will the Spurs be in their pursuit of Hollis? Is he the first draft option?

[Darkwaters]

Bruce?

[iamdeemiller]

Bruce u still with is here?

[iamdeemiller]

Oops, meant, you still here with us?

[Drom John]

NBA Draft Room (June 8, 2012) has the Spurs drafting Thompson.

[Beanzamillion21]

This guy has a killer game face. :lol

[DesignatedT]

A wing with solid physical tools at 6’8 205, and a long build … Standout trait is definitely his jump shot, and never shot below 40% from long range during his time at Georgetown … Projects to be a long-range specialist, and has the mechanics, quick release and size to be able to get his shot off, even against NBA sized wings … Already has NBA range, and an “easy”, natural shot that allows him to hit shots spotting up, off screening action, and off simple 2 dribble pull-ups against hard closeouts … Doesn’t miss very often when he has time and space … Also a pretty good athlete, who covers a lot of ground when running, and who shows nice leaping skills when he has a head of steam … Pretty smooth and fluid … Can finish above the rim, and has the length and leaping skills to convert in traffic, sometimes in impressive fashion …Will occasionally get free on a down screen and get high percentage finish around the rim … Runs the floor pretty well … Plays high percentage basketball, rarely goes out of his comfort zone and role on either end of the floor … Has no problems passing the ball in the flow of the offense … Uses his length to bother jump shooters, and isn’t a bad shot-blocker for a wing … Doesn’t make plays that leave teammates vulnerable on the defensive end, rarely gambles … Has adequate tools to defend the SF spot in the NBA … A solid rebounding wing, who has some instincts after playing PF his first 2 seasons in the Big East ...

Could be a good pick if he's there in the 2nd round.

[DesignatedT]

More I see this kid the more I like him. Great shot and offensive game. Great Athleticism. Great size for the 2 guard position. If his 3 pt shooting can translate to the NBA, it could be like a much bigger/athletic type of Gary Neal. Anyone with that type of size and athleticism can develop into a solid defensive player.


I found this particularly interesting from the post above as well


Has adequate tools to defend the SF spot in the NBA … A solid rebounding wing, who has some instincts after playing PF his first 2 seasons in the Big East ...