JADEN HARDY (DAL)
FUTURE TOP DOG
NBA ROLE: (RAW) GO-TO, SCORING TWO-GUARD
Young Jaden Hardy lacks fear on the court: has no trouble putting the ball in the hole; started pro career w/ G League Ignite; classic, scoring, two-guard with a nice handle that he’s able to chain into pull-up shots & floats in the lane; pure shot-taker (maker) - unabashed scorer who senses an advantage in every iso situation; inventive finisher near the rim: though Hardy ft. a variety of moves in the lane (shifty ball-handler, able to move his body around defenders w/ a static dribble), he takes his time and mixes speed well before deciding when to go up; quick, “hop” shooter from deep, will continue to emerge as a threat to score as a standstill sniper; rapidly learning how to impact the game with correct shot selection, playmaking & defense; earned a role for himself under Jason Kidd: Hardy’s incredible scoring prowess & shot creation was valued during Dallas’s 2024 Finals run
*“Cam Thomas” of 2022 Draft?
SIGNATURE! COMING SOON.
#DOGTAGS: FUTURE TOP DOG, BUCKET-GETTER
MORE ON J. HARDY
Drafted 37th overall by SAC (2022)
McDonald’s All-American (2021)
Jordan Brand Classic (2021)
Nike Hoop Summit (2021)
(FACTORY SETTING) NBA 2K25 RATING: 73
(via NBA & Delay of Game Hoops)