With Derek Fisher departing Utah for Los Angeles, Ronnie Brewer has stepped into the shooting guard spot and brought much-needed athleticism to their starting lineup. Although he has struggled with his shooting from the perimeter, Brewer has been one of the teams top scorers.
Player Name: Ronnie Brewer
Current Team: Utah Jazz
NBA Position: SG/SF
Drafted: 14th (Utah Jazz)
Height/Weight: 6'7"/223
Birthdate: 3/20/85
Hometown: Fayetteville, AR
College: Arkansas
Agent: Henry Thomas (CSMG Sports)
Notes:
Father (Ron Brewer) was drafted 7th in the 1978 NBA Draft
Strenghts:
Great versatility - can handle the ball if necessary at the point and also defend at both wing spots; Quick first step; Creates well off the dribble; Passing ability; Vision; Strong frame; Fast in open floor; Long arms and quick hands; Rebounding at the guard position; Anticipates passes well; Ball pressure; Mid-range shooting;
Weaknesses:
Three point shooting; Childhood water slide accident left him with a small bone protruding from his triceps area which has created an abnormal shooting form; Spot up shooting; Movement off the ball
Outlook:
Improving his perimeter shooting would force defenses to pick him up closer, allowing him to use his quickness and athleticism to get to the basket easier. Becoming a lockdown defender on the wing would also make him a more valuable player. I see Brewer's ceiling to be a do-it-all type, similar to Josh Howard - not great at one thing, but good at many. He will be a valuable player for the Jazz for years to come and fits in well on a team where he is not being pressured to score a great deal of points.
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Tuesday, January 8, 2008
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