VITALS: 6-9, 235, senior, Arizona OVERVIEW: Walton is the son of Hall of Famer Bill Walton and played four years at Arizona. The Wildcats reached the national championship game in his sophomore season. Walton has three brothers who played or currently play college basketball. Walton averaged 10.8 points, 5.6 rebounds and 5.1 assists last season after missing four games and being hampered in several others by an ankle sprain. Walton had a strong game in an NCAA Tournament loss to Kansas with 18 points, 10 rebounds and six assists. In his junior season, Walton had better numbers as he averaged 15.7 points and 7.3 rebounds. Walton shot 38 percent on his 3-pointers last season, draining a career-high 28. Walton is good friends with New Jersey Nets forward Richard Jefferson from their college days. LIKELY DRAFT POSITION: Second round. Walton is projected as a second-rounder, but that does not mean a team will not fall in love with him and take him in the first round. That would likely happen in picks 23-39. The Portland Trail Blazers (23), for whom Walton's father once played, are the leading candidate, partly because they are trying to revamp their image with their community. COMPARATIVE UPSIDE: Mike Miller, Hedo Turkoglu COMPARATIVE DOWNSIDE: Adam Keefe ROLE PROJECTION: Future starter POSITIVES: Walton has the potential to be the best passer in the NBA outside the point guard position. He even makes his reads quicker than most of the league's starting playmakers. That skill, combined with improved shooting and ideal size at the small forward position, will give Walton a 10- to 12-year career. SHORTCOMINGS: Walton is an average athlete, and that can lead to trouble on the defensive end as well as in taking an opponent off the dribble. With quick feet and an explosive body, Walton would be a top-10 selection in this draft. Moreover, Walton's jump shot, which never showed consistency until his senior season, and his history of injuries are further reasons for concern. WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: "He's been very impressive here (at Chicago pre-draft Camp). He's been handicapped by injuries most of his career, but his play here will earn him a spot." NBA director of scouting Marty Blake
He won't really do much IMO, he was a good college player, and injuries held him back, I don't see him doing much in the NBA. I don't see that much Mike Miller, more like a poor mans Scottie Pippen. But maybe I am wrong, I didn't watch him at Chicago so I don't know.
since the Lakers drafted him.. he will play with Shaq! The analysts say he's a smart player and that he can contribute immediately, just what the Lakers needed!
