Chris Manon Discussion: Latest 2-Way Addition

Ooooh …. a better “Banshee” Rob lucked into.

 

His athleticism does pop a bit on those shot blocks. He crosses his feet some but his first reaction is the slide, which I like. Great defensive posture and energy.

 

Already like the kid.

 

Another gem for the Lakers?

So great to see these young guys get a shot with us

Now if he does develop can we hang onto him?

 

wow, that scouting report is...extensive. and...not very favorable? anyway, one thing that is emerging is we definitely have a new type we're looking for. this is another guy (like laravia) who basically took zero midrange shots last year (if i read correctly), is a connector type on offense who can handle and pass ok, good cutter, aggressive defender/ball hawk.

we're trusting we can bring his shot around (can we use new ownership money to get the very best shooting coach team in the league, plz?).

i like the general theory and that we're broadly executing it. we try it enough we're bound to hit on one, right?!

 

Definitely need to bring in extra staff to help with shooting and development

JJ has enough going on

 

Might be the most words ever typed about an undrafted guy.

We were able to boost Goodwin's J. That's what kept him bouncing around. Maybe that's the proof of concept. But yes, as soon as that check clears i want multiple shooting coaches. One who specializes in each section of the floor.

 

Cornell/Vanderbilt...he's smart.

 

how is old is he?

 

Chris Manon G

Height: 6-5 (196cm)

Weight: 195 lbs (88kg)

Born: Dec 9, 2001 (23 years old)

Hometown: Milford, New Jersey

https://basketball.realgm.com/player/Chris-Manon/Summary/159247

 

he's got legit nba sg size (basically max's size but not quite as long). he's got more defensive dawg in him than max, but nowhere near the offensive chops that even 19 year old max had.

he's a project.

 

his self-comps being caruso and hart


i like that he's realistic about the shooting--knows it's the factor that will make or break him but knows he doesn't have to become reggie miller.

 

This is probably attributed to his intelligence and maturity. He went to Cornell for three years, he must be a smart dude. You could tell the way he navigates screens, he is using hustle and IQ. If only one of Vando, Thierro, or Manon turn into at least a 33% three-point shooter on decent volume (5+ attempts per game), we could really have something there. Smart and Gabe are also still young enough to improve their shooting. One of these one-way defenders has to improve their shooting and hit. Manon seems to have the least awkward shot out of the three players that I mentioned.

 

Am eager to see him play for South Bay and see if our evaluators found us another low cost keeper here. Good compilation below for feel on his all around game at 6'5" and 210-215lb depending on link. Can score in variety of ways from outside the arc and smart cuts plus decent athleticism that he seems to use wisely.



Defense .... pretty good laterally? Good hands! Keeps them up! (Bronny) Pretty good athlete? Smarter than DK?

 

was not expecting him to get minutes. how did he look? he interests me a lot as a project who could fill a long-term need here.

 

He looked fine in less than 2 minutes he was in,stripped Lavine clean, granted I didn’t know who he was when he was inserted because I muted the Chinese commentary and thought he was Sarunas’ son lmao

 

You had to watch this with a Chinese stream?? Now there's a fan!