Reddish and Barrett are very comparable size wise. Reddish has a decent edge in wingspan, but is also almost a full year older than Barrett. Both compare fairly well to the better wings in the NBA and the recent high draft picks. Both need to put some weight and strength on, but almost all of those guys above had to as well or still need to.
RJ Barrett 6'6.5'' 6'10''
Cam Reddish 6'7'' 7'1''
Michael Porter 6'10'' 7'0''
Jayson Tatum 6'8'' 6'11''
Josh Jackson 6'8'' 6'10''
Brandon Ingram 6'10'' 7'3''
Jaylen Brown 6'7'' 7'0''
Stanley Johnson 6'6.5'' 6'10.5''
Paul George 6'9'' 6'11''
Kawhi Leonard 6'7'' 7'3''
Klay Thompson 6'6'' 6'8''
Demar DeRozan 6'6.5'' 6'9''
Jimmy Butler 6'8'' 6'7.5''
Andrew Wiggins 6'8'' 7'0''
In dissecting each of their games, both have some clear things they need to work on. Combining EYBL and FIBA 19 Championship statistics below.
Barrett
15 Games
23.1 Points Per Game
110-247 44.5% FG
15-63 24% 3PT
110-171 64% FT (11.4 Attempts per game!!!!)
9.9 Rebounds Per Game
3.7 Assists Per Game
3.1 Turnovers Per Game
1.3 Steals Per Game
Reddish
23 Games
19 Points Per Game
127-304 41.8% FG
57-167 34% 3PT
114-150 76% FT (6.5 Attempts per game)
6.7 Rebounds Per Game
3 Assist Per Game
2 Turnovers Per Game
1.6 Steals Per Game
Barrett is very impressive considering his jumpshooting numbers are dismal. Reddish shot the ball extremely poorly from the outside in the EYBL, but was clearly the best shooter for USA with the most 3's as well as the highest percentage. His 76% from the line, also suggests he is a fairly good shooter.
Barrett's shooting mechanics aren't bad, I expect him to become a good shooter in time. He just turned 17. The comparisons to Shabazz Muhammad don't run true to me. As others have pointed out, he's played for some very good coaches and looks to be a willing passer. The biggest difference to me is that Muhammad just physically bullied his competition. A 225 pound power wing in HS is going to be really tough to stop. The Harrison twins at Kentucky also had this advantage in HS and have fizzled out in the pros. Zion Williamson concerns me this way, not Barrett though.
Barrett's strength and weaknesses from Draft Express at this years Nike Hoop Summit
STRENGTHS -Tremendous physical profile for his age. Developed, yet still has quite a bit of room to fill out. Wide shoulders. Long arms with a 6' 10 wingspan. Measured 6' 6.5 in shoes. -Good athlete who is a tough cover in transition thanks to his long strides. Puts pressure on the rim. Not afraid of contact. -Not afraid of the moment. Was rarely underwhelmed by the fact that he was by far the youngest player in attendance. Plays with a level of confidence rare for his age. -Herky-jerky style of play. Makes an effort to play at different speeds and change directions, although he can do so with more force. Uses his long strides to step around help defenders and his length to finish from different angles. Uses scoop shots. At his best as a straight line slasher either in transition or the half court. Can mix in an occasional in and out crossover. -Impressive passer when he's dialed in, especially in the open floor. Can hit rim runners in stride or drop it off to bigs around the rim with great timing. Capable of playing out of pick and roll and hitting the diver. Career 3.2 assists per 40. -Capable spot shooter with time and space. Game shooter. Struggled in drills but found a way to make shots when the lights came on. Low release point, but gets solid rotation. Lifetime 38.5 3P% on 39 attempts. -Tremendous defensive potential thanks to his frame, length and instincts. Solid feet on the ball. Uses his length in the passing lanes when he's locked in. -Impressive overall versatility for his age given his tools, slashing ability, playmaking potential, and occasional shot making.
WEAKNESSES -Excellent upper body but thin lower body. Legs are a bit bowed out. -Didn't look as explosive as he has in the past. Was slightly hampered by a lower extremity injury - had come straight from Dick's Nationals where he reportedly hurt his knee. Moves in a bit of a herky jerky fashion. Has yet to reach his athletic potential? -Struggled a bit to get by long athletes thanks to his so-so burst (maybe due to injury) and very raw handle - loose, away from his body. Makes an effort to change speeds but doesn't do so with much force. Left hand dominant at this stage. -Not as explosive around the rim in traffic as he is in space. Relies more on his length and ability to finish from different angles than pure explosiveness. Has shown he has a higher degree of explosiveness in the past -Very streaky shooter. Low release point, off hand involvement, set shot even on the move, wrist action is a little loose. Career 57.5% from the free throw line (92 attempts). Struggles to create separation and get to his jumper off the bounce without time and space, because of the nature of his release. -Decision making comes and goes. Can really pass but has his questionable moments. Will force up contested threes or wild floaters early in the clock. -Defensive intensity comes and goes, especially off the ball. Gets caught sleeping. -Not all that vocal on the court. Tends to look a bit uninterested at times. - Source:
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