Dribble - too high
Defense - reaches way too much
Jumper - has nice form but needs to get inside the 3 pointer. would love to see him at the foul line against zone
Good points. I agree his dribble is way too high (very common) and a bit loose, but I really like the way he attacks the basket and how he can finish. This kid really reminds me a lot of Paris Horne. I must be in the minority here, but I think his shot is fine. He will be a good set shooter for us just like Paris was from the corner. Unlike Paris (who's biggest weakness was his ability to drive in the half court), I think Garrett will excel taking people off the bounce. Once he starts knocking down shots, making good passes from the wing, and learns the Lavin shot-fake dribble drive, he'll be a very good option for us out there.
Paris was a kid that, even more than Hardy or DJ, I wanted on the floor in close games because he just made things happen...poking balls away, skying for boards, steals, loose balls, blocked shots...keeping offensive possessions alive, etc. I think this will be Garrett's best asset as well.
I'd like to see Garrett and Pointer just take what is given to them by the defense. Lavin loves the weave and passing around the perimeter, because if you pass and screen enough, you are going to catch a defender straying too far or closing out too recklessly, and that gives space for open jumper or shot-fake then dribble penetration. We very well could have five guys on the floor shooting 30% or more from three, that can all take their man to the whole if given the space.