Introducing Marquis Daniels

So it looks like Marquis will be the newest Celtic, and someone just threw together this video breaking down his game against the C's. Obviously any player we pick up at this price is going to have holes in his game. I can live with his lack of shooting, but his defense worries me. Some claim that this video makes his D look worse than it really is, and there seem to be conflicting reports around the web. Offensively I think he can be an asset, we need a wing who can create his own shot, while also freeing up our perimter shooters, like Eddie, Sheed, and Ray (who plays with the second unit quite a bit). A 2/3 tweener is just what we wanted, and he might be able to bring the ball up/run the offense in a pinch when we have him at the two with Eddie at the 1.

Some scouting reports;
Hollinger (ESPN) - Daniels is 6-6 but handles the ball like a point guard and has played there at times, including last season for the Pacers. He has a great feel for scoring close to the basket and the size to finish around bigger players, even though he isn't a great athlete. He's shot over 50 percent in the basket area each of the past three seasons, an unusual feat for a guard. Unfortunately, he needs to shoot well from that close in because he's such a poor outside shooter.

When Daniels is going good people say he's smooth ... and when he's not, people say he's coasting. One wonders if he could be a bit more engaged in the proceedings, especially on defense where he appears both soft and somewhat disinterested.

Hoops Hype; A versatile player... Can play all three perimeter positions... Does a little bit of everything... Quite athletic... Good defender on the ball... Nice mid-range game... Not a great outside shooter.