Larry Drew II signed a 10-day contract with the Philadelphia 76ers out of the D-League and here is a scouting report on his game: 

Situation: With Tony Wroten considered day-to-day due to a right knee injury, Philadelphia went to the D-League to find a replacement for the back-up point guard role. The 76ers signed Larry Drew II to his first NBA 10-day contract, as the former North Carolina and UCLA product went undrafted in 2013 and spent the past year and a half with the Sioux Falls Skyforce. With the 76ers struggling and missing a point guard, Drew will be thrust into action immediately. 

Size/Athleticism: Drew has good, not great, size at 6-foot-2. He has a lengthy wingspan and elite quickness with the ball in his hands. While he’s quick, possesses a good first step, and shows burst in transition, he isn’t a great athlete vertically.

Ballhandling: Drew shows a good handle with effective crossovers to create space. He can break down a defender and force help defenders to slide over. Once he beats an opponent off the bounce, good things happen for Sioux Falls.

Shooting: After shooting 41.1% from three-point range last season, Drew has remained consistent from deep. He’s shooting 40.4% from behind the arc this year and is averaging a three-point make per game. Drew will make the defense respect him as a jump shooter.

Penetration: While Drew can get into the lane, he prefers to hit the open man rather than finish against bigger defenders. This is one of the admirable aspects of his game, although he also knows when to take a floater or layup when it’s there. He’s shooting an average 55.9% from within 8 feet.

Passing: An elite passer, Drew is one of just two players in the D-League averaging at least 10 assists per game. He broke the D-League record earlier this season with 23 assists in a game and has 12 games with at least 10 assists. Drew is averaging 10.1 assists per game for a reason, as he reads a defense well and knows where the open man is. He also isn’t afraid to push the ball in transition, consistently hitting teammates running up the wing to increase the tempo.

Defense: Drew is a good defender and does a good job keeping opponents in front. He can also jump passing lanes, shown in his 1.9 steals per game. He ranks ninth in steals among D-Leaguers this season. Drew does, however, get caught up in ball screens occasionally.

Rebounding: A decent rebounder, Drew is averaging 3.6 boards per game. He rarely contributes an offensive rebound, but can sometimes sneak in for a defensive board and lead the break.

Versatility: Drew is a pure point guard limited to that role. It may actually be a good thing with Philadelphia, since the 76ers have lacked a player with that skill set this season.

Final Analysis: With Philadelphia lacking a backup point guard, Drew will see plenty of minutes immediately. He brings a different demeanor to the position as a pass-first floor general with a good feel for the game. Drew should be able to hit the open man and knock down the open shot at the next level. He’s only averaging 11.0 points per contest in Sioux Falls, but his savvy play as a lead guard should help him see the floor and contribute.