Welcome Jared Harper

[SunsFanFirst]

Glad to see us take a shot on him, despite his size, with the summer league

 

[1Sun]

Great. More scrubs...

 

[SunsFanFirst]

He carried his team to the final 4.. more than can be said for Ja..

 

[1Sun]

He carried his team to the final 4.. more than can be said for Ja..

Okeke did the bulk of that work. Yet another lesser teammate.

 

[SunsFanFirst]

He carried Auburn past UK in the Elite 8 once Okeke went down. He would be a lotto pick if not for his height

 

[Proximo]

I mean this guy is just for summer league, so whatever.

What did Okobo and Melton do to the suns org?

I know neither was exactly what we hoped for but I don't think either should be just throw away like trash, but it appears that is exactly what they intend to do.

 

[SunsFanFirst]

He was certainly the better pg in the sweet 16 game..

 

[SirStefan32]

I mean this guy is just for summer league, so whatever.

What did Okobo and Melton do to the suns org?

I know neither was exactly what we hoped for but I don't think either should be just throw away like trash, but it appears that is exactly what they intend to do.

New regime. Jones has been getting rid of McD guys and replacing them with his own. I don't think it's the right strategy. Both of them have some good skills, and it would be foolish to get rid of them now.

 

[Ronin]

Report: Auburn guard Jared Harper added to Suns’ summer league squad

https://arizonasports.com/story/198...red-harper-added-to-suns-summer-league-squad/

 

[Yuma]

Mini PG. Fan favorite already.

 

[Mainstreet]

I like this young man. Harper might be able to play.

xc_hide_links_from_guests_guests_error_hide_media

 

[overseascardfan]

Wish they would have brought in Cassius Winston instead.

 

[95pro]

Harper makes it look easy in these highlights. Smooth and natural movements.

 

[Timm Rosenbach]

“No I don’t want no scrubs”

 

[Mainstreet]

VanVleet and JJ Barea are a couple of point guards in the current NBA that have fared quite well in backup roles.

 

[Timm Rosenbach]

VanVleet and JJ Barea are a couple of point guards in the current NBA that have fared quite well in backup roles.

They were surrounded by an actual NBA roster

 

[Raze]

VanVleet and JJ Barea are a couple of point guards in the current NBA that have fared quite well in backup roles.

Yep. And sadly, he might be the best true PG we have on the roster.

He's small at 5-11, but the kid has a remarkable wingspan at 6-6. He's got blazing speed with the ball in his hands (#1 on 3Q sprint at combine) and has the 4th highest vertical in the entire draft. He's also strong for a PG which shows up on film and in the weights (8 reps at the combine, 3rd best among PGs). Plus it helps that he shot 37% from 3's at 7 attempts/gm.

Melton and Okobo are all based on potential (I admittedly like Melton), but Harper is based on production. I could easily see both of them gone. I could also see this guy making the team over Jalen Lecque since Harper can contribute right now.

It's a great pick up as UDFA's go.

 

[Mainstreet]

Yep. And sadly, he might be the best true PG we have on the roster.

He's small at 5-11, but the kid has a remarkable wingspan at 6-6. He's got blazing speed with the ball in his hands (#1 on 3Q sprint at combine) and has the 4th highest vertical in the entire draft. He's also strong for a PG which shows up on film and in the weights (8 reps at the combine, 3rd best among PGs). Plus it helps that he shot 37% from 3's at 7 attempts/gm.

Melton and Okobo are all based on potential (I admittedly like Melton), but Harper is based on production. I could easily see both of them gone. I could also see this guy making the team over Jalen Lecque since Harper can contribute right now.

It's a great pick up as UDFA's go.

I'm excited by Harper as well. I think he has a chance.

Sometimes I think the height issue can be over played especially if he is likely to be a backup point guard. When I first look at a player I look to see what they can do. Harper can run an offense and is lightning quick as you point out. His assist to turnover is good. He will need to improve his jump shot though. I like the wingspan.

I don't see how the they can keep all the point guards with the Suns likely to add another in free agency so I see at least one of them are gone.

 

[ColdPickleNachos]

I'm excited by Harper as well. I think he has a chance.

Loved this kid in the tournament, and I'm really glad he's getting a chance on the Suns. I don't have big hopes, however. In three seasons, he never shot even 40% from the field on the season. He shot 39.9% last year, and it was his best field goal percentage to date. It's hard to see that improving significantly in the NBA given his size limitations, and that makes him not playable imho.

 

[Mainstreet]

Loved this kid in the tournament, and I'm really glad he's getting a chance on the Suns. I don't have big hopes, however. In three seasons, he never shot even 40% from the field on the season. He shot 39.9% last year, and it was his best field goal percentage to date. It's hard to see that improving significantly in the NBA given his size limitations, and that makes him not playable imho.

I saw this but his 3 point percentage seems to be a redeeming factor. His effective field goal percentage is .505 so there is hope. I find myself rooting for these type players because a lot of teams right them off before they start based on lack of height.

 

[SunsFanFirst]

He knocks down his ft’s too!

 

[Mainstreet]

He knocks down his ft’s too!

He does. I should post a link to Harper's college stats.

https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/jared-harper-12.html

 

[1Sun]

Another Tyler Ulis. Great college player, but will not make it in the NBA unless he learns to shoot well enough to keep opposing defenses honest.

 

[SunsFanFirst]

2 way deal!

 

[Chaplin]

xc_hide_links_from_guests_guests_error_hide_media