Spencer Hawes
Position: C
Hgt: 7'0"
Wgt: 245
Age: 21
Number: 31
Nickname: N/A
College: Washington
Yrs with Team: 2
Yrs in League: 2
Previous Teams: N/A
How Acquired: 2007 Draft Rnd 1 (#10)
Contract: 2009-10: $2.3mil; 2010-11: $3.0mil
Strengths: post moves, offensive versatility
Weaknesses: physicality, rebounding, defense
Offense (Scoring & Passing)
A man of a thousand moves -- already has as many moves in the post as any player in the NBA. The problem is that he can't consistently finish any of them. Obviously extensively coached, has a lot of potential inside, but touch and toughness both are in question. No goto move, just seems to make it up as he goes along. Lacks strength at this stage, and can be pushed out of comfortable range. Also struggles to finish through contact. Appears to be in a hurry a lot of the time, and will rush up the first shot he can come up with rather than patiently setting something up. Combines post repertoire with excellent range all the way out to the three point line...or so he thinks. A never met a shot he didn't like player at this stage, and will cheerfully run out to the corner and shoot threes if given the chance. Seems to have taken a step back and settles for more and more jumpers rather than battling inside. Good ballhandler for a player his size, but nonetheless turns it over quite a bit when trying to do too much. Rounds out offensive repertoire with very good passing skills, but again still trying to sort out what is a good pass and what is one that you shouldn't force.
Defense & Rebounding
Shows flashes on the defensive side of the ball, but generally struggles and lacks physciality. Not a great athlete, but longer than advertised and has decent mobility for a big man. Not an intimidator, but able to use that length to get some blocks in there. Competitive, but dedication to defense sometimes wavers. Averse to contact and vulnerable to being muscled out of position and pushed under the hoop by stronger opponents. Lack of strength hurts on the glass as well, but also seems to lack instincts. Many balls that it looks like he could have a shot at with his length just fly right by him. Streaky in this aspect of the game, playing strong one night, and getting pushed around the next.
Intangibles
Interesting character. Well spoken, and confident to the point of cocky. Could either make him a great player, or a great pain in the behind. Obviously well schooled and has worked on his game extensively, but seems unwilling to battle inside and provide an interior presence. The word "soft" has started to linger around him. Has a balky knee that he has already had multiple surgeries on before age 20. Will see how it holds up.
Stats 08-09: 29.3min 11.4pts (.466 FG% .348 3pt% .662 FT%) 7.1reb 1.9ast 0.6stl 1.2blk 2.1TO
Stats Career: 22.0min 8.3pts (.459 FG% .295 3pt% .683 FT%) 5.4reb 1.3ast 0.4stl 0.9blk 1.5TO
NBA.com profile
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Position: C
Hgt: 7'0"
Wgt: 245
Age: 21
Number: 31
Nickname: N/A
College: Washington
Yrs with Team: 2
Yrs in League: 2
Previous Teams: N/A
How Acquired: 2007 Draft Rnd 1 (#10)
Contract: 2009-10: $2.3mil; 2010-11: $3.0mil
Strengths: post moves, offensive versatility
Weaknesses: physicality, rebounding, defense
Offense (Scoring & Passing)
A man of a thousand moves -- already has as many moves in the post as any player in the NBA. The problem is that he can't consistently finish any of them. Obviously extensively coached, has a lot of potential inside, but touch and toughness both are in question. No goto move, just seems to make it up as he goes along. Lacks strength at this stage, and can be pushed out of comfortable range. Also struggles to finish through contact. Appears to be in a hurry a lot of the time, and will rush up the first shot he can come up with rather than patiently setting something up. Combines post repertoire with excellent range all the way out to the three point line...or so he thinks. A never met a shot he didn't like player at this stage, and will cheerfully run out to the corner and shoot threes if given the chance. Seems to have taken a step back and settles for more and more jumpers rather than battling inside. Good ballhandler for a player his size, but nonetheless turns it over quite a bit when trying to do too much. Rounds out offensive repertoire with very good passing skills, but again still trying to sort out what is a good pass and what is one that you shouldn't force.
Defense & Rebounding
Shows flashes on the defensive side of the ball, but generally struggles and lacks physciality. Not a great athlete, but longer than advertised and has decent mobility for a big man. Not an intimidator, but able to use that length to get some blocks in there. Competitive, but dedication to defense sometimes wavers. Averse to contact and vulnerable to being muscled out of position and pushed under the hoop by stronger opponents. Lack of strength hurts on the glass as well, but also seems to lack instincts. Many balls that it looks like he could have a shot at with his length just fly right by him. Streaky in this aspect of the game, playing strong one night, and getting pushed around the next.
Intangibles
Interesting character. Well spoken, and confident to the point of cocky. Could either make him a great player, or a great pain in the behind. Obviously well schooled and has worked on his game extensively, but seems unwilling to battle inside and provide an interior presence. The word "soft" has started to linger around him. Has a balky knee that he has already had multiple surgeries on before age 20. Will see how it holds up.
Stats 08-09: 29.3min 11.4pts (.466 FG% .348 3pt% .662 FT%) 7.1reb 1.9ast 0.6stl 1.2blk 2.1TO
Stats Career: 22.0min 8.3pts (.459 FG% .295 3pt% .683 FT%) 5.4reb 1.3ast 0.4stl 0.9blk 1.5TO
NBA.com profile
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