When it comes to the successful draft era in the history of the NBA, many people first think of the 84, 96, and 03 generations led by Jordan, Kobe, and James, because there are too many stars who have come out of these draft conferences. However, people should not ignore that the 2009 draft is also full of talents, emerging like Harden, Curry, DeRozan, Griffin... A group of stars who have already made a name for themselves in the NBA. Interestingly, like Iverson, the first to adapt to the NBA in this rookie season, the eye-catching performance of fans is a small point guard who is only 185 years tall - Brandon. Jennings. His debut handed over a 17+9+9 quasi-triple-double answer sheet, and in the seventh game of his career, he slashed 55 points, became famous in one fell swoop, won the title of "Youngest Mr. 50 Points", and was also praised as "Left Hand Iverson" because of his arrogant personality and the same No. 3 jersey and body shape very similar to Iverson. However, the sky did not go according to people's wishes, and he was pinned high hopes by fans after the rookie season, but he was no longer prosperous and gradually faded out of the NBA stage. So what is the reason that makes this former proud son of heaven obscure everyone, and today we will analyze it.
First of all, from the physical condition and technical characteristics. At 185, he weighs only 76 kilograms, and although his light posture makes him fast and extremely sensitive, it also makes him suffer in high-intensity confrontation. In terms of playing style, he is different from the organizational point guard of Chris Paul, but like Iverson, he is a point guard who is offensively larger than the organization. It's just that he lacks a stable projection ability, especially the long-range shooting ability is seriously insufficient, the career shooting rate is 38.7%, the three-point shooting rate is 34.5%, the best season shooting rate is only 41.9%, and the three-point shooting rate is only 37.5%, for an outside player, such a shooting shortcoming is really unbearable. And limited by his short stature and thin body, he could not help the team on the defensive end, and more often became a burden to the team.
Second, suffered a major injury from a ruptured Achilles tendon. Jennings, who was traded to the Pistons in the 14-15 season, suffered one of the most devastating injuries of his career , a ruptured Achilles tendon. For a small point guard who does not have enough shooting ability and relies on speed and explosiveness to stand in the league, such a blow can be said to be fatal. As expected, after his comeback from the 15-16 season, his performance became more and more difficult, and his average points per game fell from the previous 15.4 points to a new low of 6.8 points, and since then, he has never averaged double-double points in his career, and has gradually drifted away from the highest competitive stage in the NBA.
Finally, the arrogant character hastened his departure. Known as the "left-handed Iverson," he is largely known for being as unruly and assertive as the "answer." The difference is that Iverson's strength can carry his flamboyant personality, even if he is maverick, he can conquer fans and media with his excellent performance, while Jennings's strength in this regard is far from enough, and his arrogance is pushing himself step by step into the abyss of displacement. From announcing the deadline for rookie contracts to consider signing all teams and falling out with the old club Bucks, to the 12-13 playoffs first round threatening to beat the defending champion Heat and being swept out... His "big mouth" and untamed pride make him less and less accepted by the team management and fans, and it can be said that his departure is paying for his arrogance.