STRENGTHS:
RANGE: Morris is the ultimate stretch-four. His average shot distance was 12.5 feet last season, which means he can shoot from about anywhere.
He thrives in the mid-range (10-14 foot area). From that distance, Morris led the NBA in attempts (230) and shot 49.6%. Among all players from that area (min. 100 FGA), only Chris Paul, Chris Bosh and Carlos Boozer shot a better percentage.
CREATES HIS OWN SHOT: Morris scored 111 points in isolation last season, second-most on the Suns (Eric Bledsoe). And despite being fairly predictable with his moves – loves the right side and loves to go baseline – Morris’ effectiveness in isolation was 15.6% better than the NBA median.
BALL SKILLS: Morris isn’t an elite passer but his assist rate has improved in each of his NBA seasons. His turnover rate was the lowest of his career. The Suns shot an effective field goal percentage 3.9% higher when he was on the court.
WEAKNESSES:
STRUGGLES DEFENDING RIGHT SIDE PICK-AND-ROLLS: Morris is about average when defending the left side and high pick-and-rolls, but is awful defending the right side. He efficiency tanks 13.6% from the left side to the right side and his rate of forcing turnovers is cut in half.
OFFENSIVE REBOUNDING: Morris saw his offensive rebound percentage plummet to the lowest point of his career – a 37.0% decline from the previous season. Morris went from 76th in the league to 119th. His rate fell below that of 5 guards, including Magic rookie Elfrid Payton, who is 6 inches shorter and weighs 60 pounds less.