I admit, I wasn't sold on Ty Lawson as far as his making a mediocre to bad team a good to great team. And if that's what you're looking for him to do, I'm still not sold on the idea of drafting the little man out of North Carolina.
However, if you're a playoff team looking for a backup point guard/sixth man type, Ty Lawson is your man.
Lawson can flatout play the game of basketball. He's got a great motor, great acceleration and great elevation. He's built like a rock and can handle the basketball, get to the basket and finish. His jumpshot ain't bad, either. Physically and athletically, he reminds me of a miniature version of LeBron James.
Although he's a better transition than halfcourt player and better zone than man-to-man defender at this point in his career, Lawson's solid passing abilities, leadership qualities and strength/frame/aggressiveness suggest to me that he'll become better in those deficient areas as his career progresses.
Regardless, even at under 6-foot, the skills Ty Lawson currently has are enough to make an immediate impact as a backup point guard on any playoff team.
So give the brother a lap dance.
P.S. The title of this piece was inspired by two great boxing commentaries over at No Mas :
1. Can a Puerto Rican get a lapdance over here or what?
2. Can a Ghanaian get a lapdance over here or what?
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