NBA Comparison: Carmelo Anthony
Favorite Move: Corner 3/Drive from the Baseline with reverse layup
Bio: There are very few certainties in this crazy world, but one thing you can be sure of is that Mitchell Lurie is sending out a mass text around 2pm on a weekday. He is the unquestionable leader of the group, both logistically, and on the court. While everyone else is off at work trying to make a lousy buck, Mitch is in the gym working on his game. He doesn’t have time for no shenanigans. And when everyone else shows up at 6pm, Mitch is there at 5:30 making jump shots. When he isn’t working on his game, Mitch likes to spend his time watching The Wire with his girlfriend Sarah, getting his swell on at the gym, and stealing from people on Craigslist.
Strengths: Almost impossible to guard 1-on-1. Can take smaller players inside and post them up, and will escape bigger, slower defenders and find the open 3-pointer. Makes his living in the corners. Shoots a great percentage from 3-point range, but if you cheat, he will blow right by you on the baseline and go for his patented reverse layup. A great killer instinct also helps, too. Defensively, he is annoying but effective, as he will take advantage of the fact that nobody can shoot and park his ass in the middle of the key. Considering his demeanor off the court, Mitch is surprisingly a great leader on it, always shouting out encouragement to his teammates, even when they suck.
Must Improve: Lack of a mid-range jumper makes him predictable inside the arc. Defenders must guard against both the shot and the drive when he is behind the line, but once he gets inside, everyone and their mom know he’s going to the hole.
