SAM MERRILL (CLE)
#5•S. MERRILL
SG • 6'5, 205 lbs; 4th year, Utah State
UNDERDOG
NBA ROLE: (RAW) OUTSIDE SCORER
Former Utah State star Sam Merrill is an excellent floor spacer who can get his own bucket - can’t ever leave him alone from deep, is in constant motion searching for an opportunity to fire; uses dribble handoffs very well, will turn down & hunt a better shot if the initial look isn’t there; good ball-handler, can rise up for Js (out of his own dribble) on either side; soft touch in the lane - Merrill has a soft floater that’s becoming a true, go-to move; quick, deliberate action when headed to the basket - attacks as soon as there’s an opening, can get in & finish without too much difficulty; not just a shooter but needs to prove playmaking & defensive abilities at the NBA level; signed multi-year deal in Cleveland (2023): Merrill’s accurate sniping & short-minute scoring will create minutes
SIGNATURE! COMING SOON.
#DOGTAGS: UNDERDOG, NBA CHAMPION, SNIPER
MORE ON S. MERRILL
NBA Champion (2021)
AP Honorable Mention All-American (2019)
Mountain West Player of the Year (2019)
2x First Team All-Mountain West (‘19-’20)
2x Mountain West Tournament MVP (‘19-’20)
(FACTORY SETTING) NBA 2K24 RATING: 70
(via Swish & nbagleague)