Utah Jazz: Five reasons No. 21 pick Grayson Allen will succeed

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OMAHA, NE – MARCH 23: Grayson Allen #3 of the Duke Blue Devils puts up a shot against the Syracuse Orange during the 2018 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Midwest Regional at CenturyLink Center on March 23, 2018 in Omaha, Nebraska. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images) /

1) He’ll Make Shots

Measureables are obviously important and can often be an indicator of whether or not a player will cut the mustard as a pro. However, I’m a firm believer that it’s equally important to have a legitimate NBA skill on day one. Something that will allow a player to be worthy of minutes despite their rookie shortcomings.

Allen has what is arguably the most important skill in the game — the ability to hit shots.

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Over his four-year run with the Blue Devils, the 22-year-old knocked down nearly 300 triples. And he did so at a 38-percent clip. None of that is fool’s gold, either — Allen relied on the three ball a ton as a collegiate, attempting nearly eight per 40 minutes. He was also an 83-percent foul shooter.

Looking beyond the percentages, though, what really stands out about Allen is his ability to get shots off in a variety of situations and while under duress. He’s been effective in the catch-and-shoot, on pull-ups and out of screen-roll action. That versatility will help him become a weapon at the next level.

And his ability to hit contested shots will aid him in coping with NBA defenses.