Mario Chalmers 2008 NBA Draft Prospect
April 7, 2008 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under NBA Draft Prospects
Mario Chalmers of the Kansas Jayhawks has all the tools to be a solid backup point guard in the NBA for a long time. In the 2008 NBA Draft, Chalmers would likely get picked in the beginning of the second round. If he were to get lucky, he might crack the end of the first round.
NBA scouts like a lot about Chalmers’ game. He’s a very active and dedicated defender who is great at coming up with steals. He has good size to defend against point guards and knows how to use his quickness to his advantage. Offensively, Chalmers can shoot the ball with accuracy. He’s not a great scorer but he is a very good shooter.
However, there are still a number of questions regarding Chalmers. Most importantly, is he truly a point guard? His assist numbers don’t blow you away and he at times look more comfortable off of the ball. At 6-foot-1 and 190 pounds, Chalmers wouldn’t have the size to play shooting guard in the NBA. If a team isn’t 100% certain he’s a legit point guard, they won’t draft him.
Chalmers isn’t the most exciting prospect but for a veteran team that wants to win right away, Chalmers would be a good fit. He’s tough minded and willing to play whatever role is asked of him.
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I think that shot Chalmers made in the national championship will make him a mid-first round lock for this year’s draft
I agree, Chalmers will be a mid-first rounder for sure.
agreed here also