Roger Mason Jr is the greatest shooter in the history of practice. Drafted on this basis, it was a generally recognised consensus that, to really fulfill his potential, 'Mase' would have to improve his point guard skills and somewhat rectify his shoot-first mentality.
But he didn't. He didn't need to. Instead, he got bigger. Now, Mason might be a tad undersized, but he's also pretty jacked. And that combination of strength and athleticism belies one or two inches of length. Giggidy.
As alluded to above, Mason's jumpshot is very good. Really, very good. He can also drive to the rim and finish, and is basically a good all around scoring talent. (Particularly, for whatever reason, in last play situations.) He doesn't pass much, though, which can lead to the occasional idea above his station. And his defense, despite his improved strength, is pretty mediocre.
A decent athlete who predominantly lives off of his jumpshot, he has improved his slashing ability, and can score around the rim. You know that, because I've mentioned it already. But he knows it too, and so when he lowers the shoulder and goes to the rim.....he's basically shooting it, regardless. These flaws make him ideally a bench player, although he can be a starter if you have Manu Ginobili behind him.
Mase trivia: He originally retired from the rap game to become a pastor, but has since un-retired.
- 6th April, 2009.
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