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Joshua Munzon is proving himself to be a man among boys in the 2019 season of the PBA D-League.
Just in his first three games, Joshua exploded for two historical performances.
In his very first game, he went for 12 points, 10 rebounds and 3 assists. This was his feeling out game where he focused on team play and on the defensive end.
His last three games were god-like. Against UST, he went for 46 points, 11 rebounds, 6 steals and 4 assists. 46 points was the second-best mark in the history of the PBA D-league.
When he faced the gigantic Petron-Letran, he erupted for 38 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals. And in his very last game against the powerhouse Cignal-Ateneo, he recorded for 41 points, 9 rebounds and 2 assists.
He became the first player to ever record multiple 40-points games in the developmental league.
Just his numbers alone should make it clear that he should be the #1 pick of the upcoming draft.
When I watched his game, here are the great points that I saw.
PULL-UP THREES
He can hit them. Actually, he can hit a bunch of pull-up 3s in a game and that was actually the #1 reason why he reached the 40 points plateau in multiple games. He can hit pull-up 3s on a fastbreak. If you have heard of the patented step-back three-pointers by James Harden, he can do it too. Even side-step threes are hittable for him.
Add his size and you are looking at an ultimate three-point shooter that could possibly challenge Marcio Lassiter for his throne as being the best three-point shooter in the league.
RIM ATTACKER
He attacks the rim, relentlessly. He is not the most explosive and the quickest wing in the country but he is very long and fluid, which helps him overcome tight spaces in the paint. Actually, he can hit shots through contact.
What I love about him is his ability to stop and think and then breakdown the defense. That is a sign of a mature scorer that will be hard to stop.
MODERN GAME
Add those two together and you will see the thing that makes his offense beautiful. He is following the analytical path of basketball. He is not taking shots in the midrange which is the most inefficient shot in basketball. His shooting-diet is basically at the rim and from beyond the arc.
If I am going to have an ace player, I will ask for a guy who agrees with analytics. His threat from beyond the arc will open up driving lanes for his teammates. While his ability to get to the rim and hit shots on traffic will breakdown and keep the defense at his toes.
STEALING
His defense? Do not underestimate it too. He recorded 11 total steals in just two games. A piece of great evidence that he has the instinct and the basketball IQ in playing defense. Add the fact that he is fluid and long and he may develop into a much better defender than Marcio Lassiter.
CONCLUSION
Just look at his current per game average of 34.3 points, 8.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists. The guy will be a force to reckon with in the pros.
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