Scouting Report: Joe Thompson

PCTI2 Totals:

PPG-11.4
RPG-4.6
APG-1.7

Pro's:

The new look Joe Thompson burst onto the PCTI2 scene with a chip on his shoulder. Gone were the deep three pointers and random spurts of effort on D. Arrived was a ball hawking, playmaker that applied serious pressure to the opposing offense and defense. Proving effective, he was a few votes away from his first MVP, and with an increased effort in the offseason, look for him to be gunning for that trophy in PCTI3. One of the most well conditioned athletes in PCTI, Thompson recognizes when the opposition is worn down and immediately attacks. An effective outside shooter and finisher with the quickness to get to the lane and make things happen. Has recently uped his efforts on the glass, and has become one of, if not the top rebounding guard. Best pick and roll guard in PCTI. Along with teammate Josh Stephens, is the only undefeated player in PCTI.

Con's:

Streaky shooter. Known worldwide for his sharp temper. Will speak his mind regardless of if it's for the bad of the team. Shoot-first PG. If you were comparing him to an ex-Timberwolves PG it would be Stephon Marbury, not Terrell Brandon. Questions remain whether he is more focused on playing good basketball or getting good acting clips for his audition tapes.

Overall:

Some would say Thompson was robbed of the MVP award, but Stephens numbers were too high to overcome. A do-it-all guy in PCTI2, seemed somewhat upset by his new (And popular with his teammates) role because he wasn't the go-to guy. Will he stick with his productive, high energy ways in PCTI2, or will he go back to his go-to guy, shoot first mentality in hopes of securing a higher point total, and thus an MVP award? How he gets along with Stephens and Pitto remain to be seen, but the question will linger all the way up to the close of Game 7.