Chandler Parsons (MEM) – “The Beautiful One” | “GQ”

Profile:
Small Forward: 6’10, 227 lbs; 7th year, Florida
NBA Role: versatile small forward • UnderDOG
Do-it-all forward Chandler Parsons is now scoring, boarding, dishing and defending on Beale Street; “one of the bros.”: Chandler’s the ultimate pitch man* (signals how much his teammates love playing with him?) – his game is predicated on getting others involved but Parsons maximizes your lineup’s potential when he’s in a groove; Chandler’s offense has blossomed over the years – yes, he’s 6’10 with a ratchet – Parsons also scores via methodical drives, (patient, waits til the last minute before his height advantage kicks in) quick floats & long-range bombs; deceptive pump fake – identical twin of his normal, line drive shot release; needs to rebound better, defend fours; room to get better?** – Parsons had a rough go during Year 1 in MEM – can he get healthy and become Coach Fizdale’s X-Factor?
*kinda
**MEM is sorta banking on this; signed Parsons to a 4 year/$94 million deal in Summer ’16
Signature Move: pump fake, three-pointer
(*factory setting*) NBA 2K17 Rating: 79
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Couple DOG Facts:
- Career: 13.6 points/game, 4.8 rebounds/game, 47% FG
- Avg. career-high 16.6 points/game (2013-14)
- NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2012)
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