First, I started by pulling up so.stats eme basic info - you know, height, weight, position, that kind of stuff. Just wanted to get a general feel for the guy. Then I went to find his college stats.
After getting the basics, I dove into game footage. That is the most fun part of doing this. I watched a bunch of games, focusing on his strengths and weaknesses. It took a couple of games to observe and take notes of what I am seeing.
- how he moves without the ball
- defensive positioning
- shooting form, and all that jazz
- passing ability
- rebounding skills
I spent a good few hours just watching him play, pausing, rewinding, and taking notes. It's kinda tedious, but it's the only way to really see how a player performs in different situations.
I tried to find some mock drafts and scouting reports online. Wanted to see what the "experts" were saying about him and where do the experts think he can get drafted, see if my observations are similar to theirs.
Finally, I organized my thoughts and notes. Basically, I just jotted down my overall impressions of KJ Adams as a potential NBA player.
It was a full day of basketball watching and researching, but hey, that's what I enjoy doing. Now I have my own informed opinion on KJ Adams, and that's what really matters.
