Let's Speak about Tyreke Evans

Tyreke Evans is a bit of a man child. A long and well built 6,6 kid with a sick handle and decent athleticism. His basketball skills are unquestioned, except perhaps some grumblings about his outside shot but there's no doubt that he has big time ability.

The question for many GM's and Coaches is his maturity. I thought he played some heady games during March Madness, dishing the ball well, playing team basketball and providing his team with leadership, even as a Freshman but there's still questions. Will the money and the fame lead to a life of partying, staying out late and getting in trouble? Will the NBA spotlight cause him to shoot the ball whenever it's in his hands like the wayward Jamal Crawford? And what is his true position. Playing the point at Memphis he showed how he could control the offense and get to the lane but he might be tad slow to keep up with NBA lead guards.

I believe in drafting high upside players and Tyreke certainly has a lot of upside. I could see him going to the warriors and replacing Crawford there. Wherever he ends up he'll have a chance to become a big time NBA star, or a big time bust.