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How Detroit Pistons’ Kennard compares to Thompson and Booker

By Braden Shackelford

Mar 17, 2017; Greenville, SC, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Luke Kennard (5) drives to the basket against Troy Trojans forward DeVon Walker (25) in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 17, 2017; Greenville, SC, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Luke Kennard (5) drives to the basket against Troy Trojans forward DeVon Walker (25) in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 2, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) during the first quarter against the Washington Wizards at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 2, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) during the first quarter against the Washington Wizards at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports /

Klay Thompson College Summary, age 21 via DraftExpress.com:

  • Strengths: Size, Shooting Stroke, Getting to the basket, Underrated finisher, Can finish with either hand, Court vision, Solid defender, Length and size.
  • Weaknesses: Lack of explosiveness and speed, Doesn’t play above the rim, Turnover prone.

Thompson was a sniper coming out of Washington State. He was also an underrated defender due to his offensive game overshadowing his defensive talent. His lack of elite athleticism didn’t help curb the notion either.

He was also extremely NBA-ready by today’s standards having stayed three years in college, and as evident by his impressive rookie numbers.

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