Tyrell Terry is a name that has been rising up 2020 NBA Draft big boards over the past few weeks. He may not be a household name, but the Stanford point guard is going to be a stud at the next level for whoever ends up taking him. One team to keep an eye on could be the Dallas Mavericks.
At this point in time, NBADraft.net has the Mavericks taking Terry with the No. 18 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft.
During the 2019-20 season with Stanford, Terry put up good numbers. He averaged 14.6 points per game to go along with 4.5 rebounds and 3.2 assists. In addition to those numbers, Terry shot 44.1 percent from the floor overall and knocked down 40.8 percent of his three-point attempts.
Standing in at 6-foot-1 and 160 pounds, Terry is a bit undersized for an NBA guard. However, he has been working incredibly hard and has added muscle and his athleticism is underrated as well.
The Mavericks would make a lot of sense for Terry. He would be able to come in and earn a role immediately. With Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis leading the way, Terry could immediately become a solid member of the supporting cast.
NBADraft.net currently has Portland Trail Blazers star C.J. McCollum listed as the comparison for Tyrell Terry ahead of the 2020 NBA Draft. That comparison shows the kind of potential that Terry has for the future.
Many draft experts believe that Terry “jumped the gun” entering the 2020 NBA Draft. Another year in college could have done him well. But, he has become one of the most intriguing prospects in the entire draft class and has legitimate star potential at the next level.
Expect to hear quite a few teams show interest in Tyrell Terry as the NBA Draft draws closer. He is almost a lock to be a first-round pick and could rise even higher than No. 18 overall.
