The Herd with Colin Cowherd Hoops Tonight - NBA Player Rankings #20-18: Jalen Williams, Paolo Banchero, Cade Cunningham
Aug 5, 2025
The podcast dives into the rising stars of the NBA, focusing on Jalen Williams, Paolo Banchero, and Cade Cunningham. Each player's unique style and potential impact on their team is explored in detail. Jalen Williams draws comparisons to Jimmy Butler, sparking excitement about his future. Banchero's performance is scrutinized, with insights into his scoring struggles and areas for improvement. Meanwhile, Cade Cunningham's upward trajectory positions him as a key offensive asset. A must-listen for basketball fans!
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Better Layup Decisions Needed
- Improve layup decision-making to boost efficiency and avoid contested shots.
- Build habits to recognize better passing opportunities on drives rather than forcing difficult layups.
Trim Paolo's Pull-up Shots
- Paolo should cut down on inefficient pull-up jump shots, especially long twos beyond 17 feet.
- Work on increasing pull-up three accuracy and take tougher shots mainly late in the shot clock.
Cade Cunningham's Upside and Risks
- Cade Cunningham is a top-tier offensive engine with superb pick-and-roll and post-up efficiency.
- His biggest areas for growth are reducing turnovers, improving pull-up three shooting, and better layup finishing.