According to SI
Chandler faces an uphill climb to being more than an NBA backup as an undersized point guard with an iffy jump shot. To his credit, he generally makes the most of what he has, utilizing his speed, quickness and vision to facilitate offense and attack the paint, and playing with a willingness to defend and pressure the ball. It’s simply a tough proposition to invest early draft capital in developing non-star guards who are far away as shooters, and Chandler may fall into that bucket, which coupled with his stature makes him an acquired taste. He’s a good passer, but relies a bit too much on his speed to create angles, and not likely to improve much from a physical standpoint. He’ll have to really hone his jumper to have a legitimate chance at sticking in a long-term role.
48. Kennedy Chandler, PG, Tennessee | Freshman
Height: 6' 0" | Weight: 170 | Age: 19 | Last rank: 33Chandler faces an uphill climb to being more than an NBA backup as an undersized point guard with an iffy jump shot. To his credit, he generally makes the most of what he has, utilizing his speed, quickness and vision to facilitate offense and attack the paint, and playing with a willingness to defend and pressure the ball. It’s simply a tough proposition to invest early draft capital in developing non-star guards who are far away as shooters, and Chandler may fall into that bucket, which coupled with his stature makes him an acquired taste. He’s a good passer, but relies a bit too much on his speed to create angles, and not likely to improve much from a physical standpoint. He’ll have to really hone his jumper to have a legitimate chance at sticking in a long-term role.
