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Although RJ Hampton’s draft stock diminished after his season with the New Zealand Breakers in the Australian National Basketball League, the guard continues to exude confidence ahead of the 2020 NBA draft — in which, some expected he’ll be available for the Brooklyn Nets at No. 19.
Self-described as a prospect who can be a “franchise changer,” Hampton expressed his belief that there’s no one faster than him in the NBA right now while discussing his weaknesses and strengths on The Hoops Hype Podcast with USA TODAY SMG’s Michael Scotto:
“I think a lot of my weaknesses are just defensive schemes and learning where to be at all times on defense, locking in full-time on the defensive end. I feel like I’m athletic enough to be a great defender, so just locking in on that. I think a weakness was shooting, but I’ve been in the gym the past seven months with one of the best shooters all-time, so I’m getting that down pact. I think probably my biggest strengths are attacking downhill, making plays for other guys, getting to the basket. I think I’m the most athletic guard in the draft, but I think I’m the fastest person in maybe the NBA when I get there next year.”
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