Sorry Corey Kispert, but Isaiah Todd is the better rookie.
The Wizards desperately need a spot up shooter that can consistently knock down open threes. First-round draft pick Corey Kispert finished his collegiate career shooting 40% from three, but has yet to make an impact in an NBA game.
Although Corey Kispert is a rookie, the team had high hopes that his three point percentage would translate to the league. If you’ve watched many Wizards games like I have, then you’ve noticed that Kispert’s shooting mechanics seem a bit off for a pro. Yes, Corey is a rookie and may take time to develop, but how long should the Wizards ultimately wait?
NBA players have often had to change their shooting mechanics to develop as a pro, with Lonzo Ball being one of those players. Lonzo shot 41% from deep during his collegiate career, but shot 30% from deep during his rookie campaign. A few teams didn’t have the patience to work with his jump shot, but he has now found a home with the Chicago Bulls, switched his mechanics and currently shoots 45% from deep (his career best).
Should the Wizards turn to Isaiah Todd for three point help?
Isaiah Todd is a local product from Baltimore, Maryland, who the Wizards drafted in the second round of last year’s NBA draft. Isaiah is a young, lengthy power forward that can handle the ball. During his one-year stint in the NBA’s G-League, he shot 36% from deep, but his NBA upside is far greater than Corey Kispert’s. The G-League Ignite was a star-studded team with many future All-Stars. I believe Isaiah Todd will be one of them. The only problem is the Wizards don’t want to play him.
The Wizards currently have the lowest percentage in the league on three pointers made while being wide open. If they are really serious about changing that statistic, it’s time to see what Isaiah Todd’s got.