The Charlotte Hornets own their own first-round pick and are owed second-round picks from the Brooklyn Nets and the Los Angeles Clippers. Over the next couple of months, leading up to the 2021 NBA Draft, Swarm & Sting will take a look at prospects hoping to hear their name called on draft night.
The Hornets pick in the first round with the 11th overall selection, but in this profile, we’ll take a look at Michigan’s Isaiah Livers, who may still be on the board when Charlotte picks at No. 56 and 57.
Age: 22
Height: 6′ 7″
Weight: 230 lbs
College Stats/Awards
Livers enters the 2021 NBA Draft after spending four seasons with the Michigan Wolverines. During the 2020-21 season, Livers played and started in all 23 game for Michigan. He averaged 13.1 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 2.0 assists while shooting 45.7% from the field and 43.1% from three.
As a senior last season, Livers earned All-Big Ten 2nd Team honors.
Primary Strengths
Livers is a good shooter, especially from beyond the arc. He can score on the move and has the ability to make players for himself and teammates.
Livers plays hard and is an average defender and solid rebounder at his position.
Primary Weaknesses
On offense, Livers sometimes struggles to drive in the lane against his defenders. He is a good shooter but depends on his shot too often because of his penetration issues.
Livers can be turnover prone at times, and needs to work on his ball-handling skills.
Draft Projection
Livers projects to go from the middle to back end of the second round of the draft. He has a lot of talent and potential, but really needs to work on his struggles defensively and his tendency to live on the perimeter. NBA teams are always looking for scores, so Livers should get a shot to make an NBA roster.
The draft lottery will be held on Tuesday, June 22 on ESPN. The 2021 NBA Draft will be held on Thursday, July 29 from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The draft will be televised on ABC (first-round only) and ESPN.