re: Pels select Branden Dawson, michigan State or Cash Considerations

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Suffered a knee injury early in his college career, and never seemed to fully rebound to the elite athlete he was prior... At the combine, he posted the lowest lane agility time of any player, indicating that he lacks the lateral quickness to consistently guard the small forward position at the NBA level. His defensive versatility won't be nearly as much of an asset at the next level...Lacks shooting range. Didn't hit a single three-pointer in college (out of 8 attempts), which currently limits him from playing the 3...Awful free throw shooter. 49% from the stripe this season...Limited lateral quickness may hamper him when defending the pick-and-roll...Posted the second-slowest shuttle run speed at the combine. Slow to accelerate, which will further hamper him defensively

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