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Message: [QUOTE="reedny, post: 299182, member: 1423"] Does Brandon have the quickness of a 5'10 165 lb. PG, probably not. But he does play [B]SG[/B], and despite all the naysayers, by my eye he's an effective slasher ... Why? I'd say mostly his strength, a good first step, decent (not elite) speed. As far as the comparisons you offer, I'd say he's as good at penetrating as Scoop or Devendorf, but hasn't (yet) shown a consistent ability to make plays like Scoop or finish (high off the glass) like Devo. And no question, Brandon doesn't have the explosion of our lottery guards. But he's stronger than all of them, along with most of the defenders he faces and once he gets a step he's very hard to contain. The question is .. what happens when he gets into the lane... this is where he's had the decision-making/finishing problems that are a valid criticism. [/QUOTE]