Charlotte Hornets: 1 concern with every prospect to consider at No.3

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Georgia Bulldogs Anthony Edwards. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) /

Anthony Edwards took the NCAA by storm last season and was absolutely the best player in college hoops Edwards well-rounded play wasn’t enough to carry the Georgia Bulldogs out of mediocrity but without an SEC tournament, who knows how far Edwards can take a team?

Edwards offensively is really talented with over 19 points and about three assists per contest. Edwards shooting percentage was sitting at an impressive 40 percent with a high efficiency within the arch. Edwards two-point shooting was at nearly 50 percent and his finishing around the rim is something teams can definitely use.

On the other side of the ball, Edwards is a defensive guard. He averages over one steal per game and four defensive boards per game. Edwards was 11th in steals in the SEC and can shut down opposing guards.

Anthony Edwards sounds so good! What should the Charlotte Hornets be concerned about?

Anthony Edwards is a pretty poor three-point shooter. His percent behind the arch at a measly 29 percent even though he was second in the SEC for three-point field goals.

For Sting City, the team is one of the worst teams from behind the arch in the league. The Hornets need to practically improve every part of their game and shooting behind the arch is a must improvement. In an electric NBA where splashing three’s sells tickets and gets you on HouseOfHighlights, the Hornets have to improve that facet of their game very quickly.

Edwards is young and can improve that facet of his game but to come into the modern NBA with a poor shot from behind the arch, is practically unacceptable. For a guard to not be deadly shooting from deep, should concern teams. Now, NBA coaching staffs can turn that challenge into a weapon, but that’s something teams should really look at when thinking of who to take with this pick.