Landry Shamet Scouting Report

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Landry Shamet (Wing, 21, 6'5", 189 lbs)

Statistical Profile

Strengths

Shamet has good size for a combo guard in the NBA and is one of the best shooters in the Draft. He shot 44% from three on significant volume through two years of college, and has a smooth release. He is an excellent catch-and-shoot guy who catches the ball in his shooting pocket and has a one motion stroke. He’s a tremendous shooter on the move going in both directions and can shoot off screens and floppy sets. He was the best spot up shooter in the country, scoring 1.491 ppp and finishing in the 100th percentile.

He’s also a pretty advanced shooter off the dribble and has flashed the ability to shoot a step back three with regularity. He’s a great mover without the ball identifying the right place to be to better receive passes in drive and kick situations and is a great cutter for big men who can pass. Off screens, Shamet finished in the 93rd percentile and was in the 90th percentile as a cutter.

As a ball handler, Shamet plays with good purpose in ball screens showcasing solid IQ in manipulating a defense. He doesn’t have the tightest handle but he does deal with ball pressure reasonably well. He’s a good passer in ball screens as well making most reads, both over the top and in wrap-around situations. He can drive and kick and is a good decision maker with the ball in his hands. As the ball handler in pick-and-roll, Shamet finished in the 87th percentile scoring .958 ppp when he finished those possessions. Shamet is generally a high IQ offensive player and has great touch and instincts as a ball handler. He can finish around the rim with solid craft and has impressive burst with his first step and long strides. In traffic he relies on his craft around the hoop but can finish in transition with some explosion off two feet.

Defensively, Shamet is a great lateral mover and has good instincts which help make up for some of his athletic limitations. He’s very quick and has good anticipation and positioning in help defense. He’s got good length and can make it over a pick with his quickness and footwork. Overall on defense he is a high effort guy with good IQ and will attempt to make up for some physical limitations with effort plays like boxing out, tagging the roll man, and seeing both ball and man with his head on a swivel.

Weaknesses

Shamet doesn’t have a great frame for his size and he struggles to finish in crowds as well as absorb contact on defense. He needs to bulk up to compete physically against bigger NBA wings. His athleticism, shake and handle limit him from consistently beating defenders off the dribble, both causing issues sinking into the defense to get to the rim as well as creating space on the perimeter. He’s not a primary ball handler at this stage.

Defensively, Shamet has issues navigating screens and can die on them due to his frame. He is less defensively versatile than other wings in this class because of his build and size.

Summary

Shamet is a dynamic and incredibly efficient shooter from a diverse set of circumstances and has a versatile scoring profile. He is a high IQ player who can reasonably handle the ball in pick and roll, make plays for others and rarely commit costly turnovers. He’s a good team defender and profiles as a reasonable 3-and-D guy despite likely never blossoming into a lockdown perimeter defender. However, his upside on both ends is limited by his narrow build and slight frame. He’ll need to add strength and improve his ball handling if he wants to reach his maximum potential. For now, he’s a motion shooter and catch-and-shoot threat who has some quickness and defensive chops. He’ll be a reliable three point shooter and may be able to add a more dynamic scoring profile as a secondary playmaker as he fills out his body down the line.