The 2018 NBA Manifesto
Treveon Graham
SG/SF - 6’5, 219lbs - 24 years old - 2 years of experience
Given a much larger role than he was as a rookie (1,050 minutes up from 189), Graham showed much the same package and purpose at the NBA level. He will do very little offensively except shoot threes (and well), rarely dribble, take no risks and basically never turn the ball over. And defensively, he will do a solid job on opposing wings.
This, then, is the three-and-D template that has been so popular league-wide for a decade now. Graham fits it well – strong, with good wing size (enough to have played the power forward at times this season), and a pretty capable and disciplined defender on the wings and the interior. He may not be a possession-winner and maybe he could stand to post up a bit more offensively, yet Graham sticks to that which he knows and has carved himself a niche at the NBA level.
Considering his athleticism limitations, the production that we have seen from Graham this season may be pretty much near the top end of the range of what he will be able to do for his career. He is strong, yes, but not explosive, nor hugely fast. He won’t become an above-the-rim finisher, dynamic slasher, transition beast or insane applier of ball pressure. He will remain a controlled, situational player.
That said, even if he just does this kind of season again five more times, that would work – it was a pretty good season.
Player Plan: Entering restricted free agency, with option to make it restricted. It makes sense to extend the QO, and it wouldn’t be a bad idea for him to take it - however, if he gets an offer sheet of anything much above it, let him go. Little upside, little financial wiggle room, and Dwayne Bacon should be able to do the same job soon anyway. (Graham will have no trade value regardless on the QO so if intending to re-sign, try and get a two year minimum deal.)
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SG/SF - 6’5, 219lbs - 24 years old - 2 years of experience
Given a much larger role than he was as a rookie (1,050 minutes up from 189), Graham showed much the same package and purpose at the NBA level. He will do very little offensively except shoot threes (and well), rarely dribble, take no risks and basically never turn the ball over. And defensively, he will do a solid job on opposing wings.
This, then, is the three-and-D template that has been so popular league-wide for a decade now. Graham fits it well – strong, with good wing size (enough to have played the power forward at times this season), and a pretty capable and disciplined defender on the wings and the interior. He may not be a possession-winner and maybe he could stand to post up a bit more offensively, yet Graham sticks to that which he knows and has carved himself a niche at the NBA level.
Considering his athleticism limitations, the production that we have seen from Graham this season may be pretty much near the top end of the range of what he will be able to do for his career. He is strong, yes, but not explosive, nor hugely fast. He won’t become an above-the-rim finisher, dynamic slasher, transition beast or insane applier of ball pressure. He will remain a controlled, situational player.
That said, even if he just does this kind of season again five more times, that would work – it was a pretty good season.
Player Plan: Entering restricted free agency, with option to make it restricted. It makes sense to extend the QO, and it wouldn’t be a bad idea for him to take it - however, if he gets an offer sheet of anything much above it, let him go. Little upside, little financial wiggle room, and Dwayne Bacon should be able to do the same job soon anyway. (Graham will have no trade value regardless on the QO so if intending to re-sign, try and get a two year minimum deal.)
