My pick for the best pure passer in the draft (behind maybe Sharife and Giddey). However he can’t do much else at this point. Part of his problem was that he was terribly out of shape this year, and that really hurt his lateral quickness. However if he can do anything scoring wise his playmaking will really open up. Tons of potential if he just picks up the pace on and off the court. As long as he works in an NBA weight room i see this guy being a top tier floor general.

Comparison: Jose Calderon

Ceiling: Andre Miller

Floor: Shelvin Mack lite

Nix is a terrific all-around point guard. He can rebound thanks to his strong 6-5 frame and has passing. He didn''t shoot well during the bubble, but closed out the season well. The guard should be a productive player who can hold his own defensively hopefully. Nix's IQ was evident in the bubble, and he has shaved off weight since the G League season, as pictures from the combine showed a slimmer Nix with a better stroke.

Projected draft range: 40-60

I saw some film of Nix, couldn't find a game. He is a excellent passer, but that's it. Kinda a worse Sharife Cooper, because he can't shoot also, his defense is atrocious, he doesn't try at all, and whenever he gets a stop oftentimes its because he is stronger then the player he is guarding. He has too many turnovers and had the potential to make the tough passes, but also leads to turnovers. Hopefully he can develop a shot and work on his defense, if he can get a shot and have decent defense then he should be a solid backup, but that's a lot of "if''s"

Second round pick, he is here because I looked at him, haven't seen many of the players yet.

Pro Comparison: Deron Williams

Stats: 8.8 ppg, 5.3 apg, 5.3 rpg, 48.1% TS, 17.6%(2.3A) 3pt

19 yrs old, 6''5", PG, 224 lbs

Recruit(2020): 5 star recruit, Rank: 21, Rank PG: 6

Tier 5 Prospect

I think Nix will be a big riser in the draft based purely on how competent, composed and pro-ready he looks in the G League- he''s got a Lonzo Ball-esque feel and game, with a little bit more of a Kyle Lowry mentality and level of athleticism. I don''t think he''ll ever be a perennial All Star, but he looks like the bona-fide on court leader on a G-League team with two top five picks and a buncha NBA vets. He could be the kinda guy who averages 7 and 7 in his rookie season and just keeps getting a little better until he''s an 11 and 11 player. He seems to have a fair amount of toughness and defensive potential. With how much of a crapshoot this late lottery is, I''m sure NBA teams will like to bet on a guy with a certain level of toughness, a useful floor and a helpful ceiling.

Comp: Andre Miller

Pass first guard with high basketball IQ who still needs to improve his jumper to be a longtime player in the league.

PLUSES

Strong-bodied driver who can finish inside with either hand and through contact. He’s a load to handle at his height and weight.

Displayed improved mechanics on his jumper at the NBA draft combine.

Skilled pick-and-roll playmaker who can make advanced passes, finding spot-up shooters, cutters, and rollers.

When he looks for his own shot, he excels at imposing his will with his body. Once in position, he is comfortable finishing through contact.

MINUSES

Below-the-rim finisher who also lacks a floater or pull-up jumper.

Makes a lot of turnovers. He telegraphs too many passes without zip on the ball, or takes unnecessary risks often because he lacks a jump shot as a counter to a closed passing lane.

Lacks a reliable 3-point shot off both the catch and the dribble.

Struggles defensively. He doesn’t move well laterally, and regularly got burned in the G League. Off the ball, he doesn’t bring much intensity.

Player Comp= Andre Miller