![]() I challenged ’17 Jordan Usher to keep growing his game. Increasing his lateral explosiveness will be the area that Jordan will want to focus on as he prepares for his senior year. He can hit the long range jumper while also having the footwork to get his shot off in the midrange. He does a good job of getting into the passing lanes on the defensive end and is particularly good at finishing in transition. He has length and lift to finish above the rim. Usher has all the physical tools you would like to see in a wing prospect at the next level. Usher has the length and size to productive at either wing spot in college. He’s a guy I’ve seen make his mark as an outside shooter so adding more versaility off the bounce or in the open floor would only enhance his game. Usher finished well in transtition during the camp. Location: NBPA Top 100 Evals (Charlottesville, VA) Even if he doesn’t play any meaningful minutes next season, you could always send him to the G League and develop him there like the Miami Heat with Max Strus and Gabe Vincent, and the Warriors with Jordan Poole.(Photo by Ty Freeman) Jordan Usher (Marietta, Ga.) Wheeler HS / Atlanta Celtics His skillset and willingness to defend is something that the Lakers desperately need heading into next season. However, I truly believe he could be another hidden UDFA find for the Lakers. It doesn’t seem like Usher will be drafted as he didn’t get an NBA Combine invite. In total, I think Jordan Usher would be a perfect fit for the Lakers. Again I’m not too worried, as if he joined the Lakers, he wouldn’t be asked to be a primary ball-handler. ![]() That is definitely something he is going to have to clean up. Usher had nine games during his senior season with four or more turnovers. However, throughout Usher’s collegiate career, he did have some turnover concerns. No matter where he lands, I highly doubt that he’ll be asked to be the primary ball-handler. This issue is what I’m the least concerned about for Usher. While he can create his own shot off the dribble, Usher lacks that first step while using a dribble move. In the NBA, where there are a large number of terrific on-ball defenders, Usher will have to improve his ball-handling to be able to create separation at the next level. ![]() ![]() In order to be a legitimate offensive threat, Usher is going to have to improve on his ball-handling skills. This is something that he talked about himself as something he knows he needs to work on. In order to be a real threat from three potentially playing alongside James and Davis, Usher is going to have to improve from behind the arc. Usher shot 34.2% from long range in his final season at Georgia Tech. However, similar to Reaves, teams will only need to have a late contest on his 3-point attempts. Is Usher a bad 3-point shooter? The answer is no. When you look at all the teams in title contention, they have several players who are willing to sacrifice their bodies to get their team another possession. Outside of Austin Reaves and Stanley Johnson, it was hard to find a player to dive on the floor for a loose ball. That is the kind of player that the Lakers were sorely missing last season. The first play I saw while watching Jordan Usher’s tape was him diving on a loose ball and saving it for his team. This is very similar to how the Golden State Warriors use Green – allowing him to operate from the elbow and facilitate while Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson come off of screens. Georgia Tech ran many actions that involved having Usher playing at the elbow and allowing him to be a playmaker and decision-maker. Although Usher only averaged 2.9 assists during his final season at Georgia Tech, he is an excellent passer. Unfortunately, he wasn’t invited to the NBA Combine, so we won’t get to see how he tests, but when watching tape, you see the athleticism on the floor.ĭuring his interview following his workout with the Lakers, one of the players Usher compared his game to was Draymond Green. Kind of similar to how we saw Malik Monk fit next to the two Lakers superstars. Having someone as explosive as Usher playing next to LeBron James and Anthony Davis would be an excellent fit for the Lakers. Usher is quick and shifty while making cuts and coming off pin downs and other screens. He isn’t just a vertical player, however. Usher is an explosive player and does a great job of finishing above the rim. 1 thing that pops off when you turn on Jordan Usher’s film is how athletic he is.
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