NBA Draft Profile: Dyson Daniels

《越野开拓者》的《忘记的2021-22赛季》是在书中，现在是时候将我们的注意力转移到2022年NBA Draft。与近年来，波特兰在今年的过程中拥有多个选秀权。在以27-55的战绩结束常规赛之后，开拓者队以NBA的第六大赔率进入了彩票抽奖。受到这些赔率的鼓舞，开拓者队有望退出选秀权，并获得了票价前景的权利。

今天的个人资料着眼于G League Ignite Wing Dyson Daniels。在与Ignite球队任职期间，丹尼尔斯证明了他的一名平稳的组织者，具有防守上升空间。

戴森·丹尼尔斯

• 高度：6’7”
• WT：200
• Wingspan:6’11”
• Shooting Hand:Right
• Position:G/F
• Age:19
• Projected draft range:8-13

2021-22 Statistics

• PTS:11.6 |Per 36:13.1
• AST:4.8 |Per 36:5.4
• REB:6.6 |Per 36:7.5
• STL：2.0 |Per 36:2.3
• FG%:45.4
• 3p％：30.0
• FT%:53.3

Strengths

丹尼尔斯（Daniels）的NBA上升空间建立在防守基础上。丹尼尔斯（Daniels）的步法和框架可以在一对一的情况下关闭对手。他在近距离的机会中拥有近乎完美的形式。丹尼尔斯（Daniels）凭借其出色的技术和对太空的理解的振奋，巧妙地封锁了驾驶道路，并指导对手陷入困境。他的防守利益超出了他在一对一的比赛中的工作。他是一名出色的帮助后卫，并以令人难以置信的时机进入过往车道。

In the post, Daniels’ instincts shine. He routinely slides over from help positions to reach the high-point of his leap at the exact right moment to block shots. When it comes to rebounding, those same skills pay dividends. Daniels is a master of using his footwork and timing to win rebounding battles over bigger players. Before focusing on just basketball, Daniels played youth Australian rules football at a high level. It certainly appears that he has carried a portion of that skillset over to basketball.

On the offensive end of the floor, Daniels is natural facilitator. He plays with his head up and he is quick to set up transition opportunities once he secures a rebound. In half-court sets, Daniels is patient when looking for open teammates. He is superb at taking what the defense gives him. From pick-and-roll sets to operating out of the high post, Daniels is constantly searching to get his teammates high-percentage looks.

丹尼尔斯（Daniels）自己的进攻围绕着寻找开放式车道。与前开拓者队的后卫安德烈·米勒（Andre Miller）和当前的灰熊队前锋凯尔·安德森（Kyle Anderson）相似，丹尼尔斯（Daniels）以非正统的速度切成太空，经常使后卫失去平衡。他具有出色的身体控制，并确定对手何时处于位置。丹尼尔斯（Daniels）拥有出色的右手浮子，他的左右与右手可以舒适地转换。如果一支球队试图在他身上放一个较小的机翼，丹尼尔斯（Daniels）有一个他可以利用的漂亮的袋子。

Weaknesses

丹尼尔斯（Daniels）的效率数字表明他明显缺乏可靠的外部射击。在本赛季的上半场，他努力适应G联赛的三分线（与NBA线相同）。对于一位在篮筐周围表现出丰富的触摸的球员来说，他的罚球命中率也很差。重要的是要注意，他的三分命中率在他的最后九场比赛中确实大幅增加（31次尝试占45.1％）。总体而言，他的罚球和三分尝试的样本量太低，无法舒适地预测未来的改进。

Along with those efficiency numbers, Daniels’ shot form barely passes the eye test. Yes, it is repeatable and fluid. But it is a touch on the slow side. Daniels will need a decent amount of space to get his three-point shot off at the next level.

Athletically, Daniels is not explosive. He needs to launch from both feet at the rim in order to withstand contact. His positioning on defense puts him in the right place to succeed, but he could struggle against elite NBA point guards when those matchups arise.

2021-22赛季

丹尼尔斯（Daniels）在G League Ignite Squad上扮演了主持人的角色，该队拥有首轮人才。Daniels has discussed his willingness to sacrifice他自己的得分输出是为了让贾登·哈迪（Jaden Hardy）和马琼·波尚（Marjon Beauchamp）蓬勃发展。作为一个团队，Ignite Squad以6-6的战绩完成了G联赛展示赛。

G联赛赛季结束后，丹尼尔斯返回澳大利亚。在接受采访ESPN澳大利亚, Daniels revealed that he is working out on his own and periodically participating in 5-on-5 runs with Melbourne United of the NBL.

Overall Assessment

It is rare to find a 19-year-old prospect with a game as polished as the one that Daniels possesses. Defensively, he is among the most NBA-ready players in the entire class. From day one, he should be able to contribute. Daniels’ long-term defensive potential is even more impressive.Reports indicate that he is still growing，这为更多位置多功能性打开了大门。丹尼尔斯（Daniels）目前的大小和运动能力混合使他能够防守控球后卫，射击后卫和小前锋。如果他继续增加尺寸，他将在该列表中增加大型前锋。

Off the floor, Daniels projects confidence and maturity in his interviews. He speaks highly of his teammates and acknowledges areas of his game that he needs to improve. Daniels’ father,Ricky Daniels, played basketball for NC State。

Daniels’ ceiling could feature a role where he is a lockdown defender on one end of the floor and a primary facilitator at the other. Don’t let the G League pathway throw you off, Daniels might be the best prospect that you aren’t talking about, yet.

Overall Fit

The Blazers feature an abundance of shooting with Damian Lillard, Anfernee Simons, and Josh Hart in the mix. Daniels is not a proven outside shooter, but he has shown that he can find open teammates and keep everyone happy. Defensively, Daniels’ has the skills and drive that every coach covets. He is engaged, active, and disciplined. If he continues on his current trajectory, he will add the ability to guard four positions to that list of positives.

Daniels is a prospect on the rise and he should garner consideration from the Blazers if their pick falls out of the top four.