Fate played a joke on Carson Wallace, who was selected by his hometown team lone ranger in the 2023 draft and then traded to Thunder. It is the wish of many young stars to play for their hometown team, but in fact Carson Wallace prefers to go to Thunder because Thunder is more suitable for his development. This is a defender who is more mature than his actual age. His template is Jrue Holiday, who comes from the University of Kentucky, which is good at producing high-quality point guards.
In the new season, Carson Wallace got his wish and became the backcourt helper of Kentucky brother Alexander. He has proved his strength in the summer league. Alexander is good at scoring, Wallace is good at defense, and they are expected to be perfect backcourt double-gun partners.
High school or football player
Carson Wallace was born and raised in Dallas. His father Mike and his mother Kimberly are very supportive of children’s playing. Carson’s brother Keaton was born in 1999 and used to work for the University of Texas at San Antonio. After graduating from Keaton University, he has been playing in the NBA Development League. Last season, he signed a two-way contract with the speedboat, but he was laid off before he played in the speedboat. Keaton played for the Ontario Clippers, a team affiliated to the Clippers Development League, last season. As a 1.91-meter-tall defender, he averaged 14.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 1.8 steals per game, shooting 46.8% from the field and 41.1% from three points.
Carson practiced basketball under the leadership of his father and brother when he was a child, so he was used to playing against players taller than himself until he surpassed his father and brother. Keaton is four years older than Carson and plays the role of taking care of Carson. They train together and grow together. "He is always in the gym with me, and wherever I go, he goes," Keaton said.
"We do hold each other accountable," Keaton explained. "If we see some decline, we will discuss it. It’s not personal. We don’t take everything personally. All we know is that we all take care of each other and have a close circle. There are not many people in the circle we rely on. This has built a lot of trust. "
Carson Wallace played football when he was a child, and he still did so in his first year of high school. Children in the United States are usually exposed to multiple sports, and then decide one as their main direction. Carson Wallace also showed great talent in football.
"As a quarterback, I can read the court. I am good at reading other players, so I know how to guide others by passing the ball."
Carson Wallace said. "Dude, he’ll be like Cam Newton (if he keeps playing)," father mike wallace added. "The big quarterback will review his progress and throw the ball. Carson is a nice guy. "
Wallace finally decided to focus on playing basketball. After all, his brother also focused on playing basketball. In order to help Carson Wallace stand out, the family took active actions. My father Mike played the defender, while my brother shot better and pointed out Wallace in attack.
When I was a child, Wallace wouldn’t be bullied by anyone after his brother, because Keaton could stand up for him. Therefore, Wallace will be used to referring to his brother’s wishes when making various choices. Keaton’s athletic ability is not as good as his younger brother’s, but he is hard-working and diligent enough. He is one of the best players in the history of the University of Texas at San Antonio, and his total score in four years ranks second in the team’s history.
My brother once signed a contract with the speedboat
When choosing a university, Carson Wallace also listed his brother’s alma mater in the selection range, even one of the top four, alongside the University of Kentucky, the University of Tennessee and the University of Texas. You know, the strength of the University of Texas at San Antonio in basketball is not the same as that of the other three universities, which shows that Carson Wallace really respects his brother.
"It feels good," Keaton said. "My brother saw what I experienced as a basketball player. He accepted the good and the bad, and made his own corrections on how he wanted to deal with some situations. He expressed some love to the University of Texas at San Antonio. I appreciate this. " Carson averaged 19.9 points and 6.1 assists in his senior year and won the Texas Best Basketball Player Award.
Keaton not only taught his younger brother basketball skills, but also taught him something about being human. Carson finally chose to enter the University of Kentucky, and got the support of his brother Keaton, because he felt that calipari was good at training defenders, and the system of three defenders in calipari was very suitable for Carson.
Carson made a two-minute video when he announced his choice of the University of Kentucky. The video clip is based on an animated film Avatar: The Last Airman. Young Carson "mastered" the four elements of fire, air, water and soil, and finally chose the University of Kentucky after the training.
"We actually grew up watching the cartoon Avatar: The Last Airman. This was really Carson’s idea. " Keaton said, "He put all these clips together and came up with the idea of making a video. This is all his ideas and his creativity. "
It can also be seen that Carson Wallace is a thoughtful defender. The University of Kentucky is very good at training excellent guards. Today, the four first-class guards in NBA, Alexander, Booker, Fox and jamal murray, are all produced by the University of Kentucky.
Calipari really trains defenders on the court. He coached the University of Memphis in his early years and trained the No.1 scholar derrick rose. Later, I went to the University of Kentucky, and I trained john wall, the top scholar.
Under calipari, Carson showed his ability, averaging 11.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 2 steals, shooting 44.6% from the field, 34.6% from three-pointers and 75.7% from free throws. Calipari once said that Carson reminded him of his former disciples Bledsoe and Alexander.
Carson’s NBA template is Jrue Holiday, who is an elite defender. Carson made a total of 63 steals in his freshman year, ranking third among the players who participated in the draft after only one year at the University of Kentucky, only behind Rondo and Wall.
Playing like Holliday.
Most young players like to attack, but Carson is a defender who likes to defend. "I like it. This is really different. If defense can distinguish me from other best players, that’s what I want to do. " Carson said this.
It is worth mentioning that Carson got in touch with Alexander before he entered the University of Kentucky and asked him something about the University of Kentucky. "I talked to Alexander and he enjoyed the experience. He said it would be difficult, but it was worth it. Coach calipari thinks I am a defender who can play anywhere on the court. " Carson said.
Carson Wallace’s one-year experience at the University of Kentucky was very successful, which helped him get the chance to become a lottery show. For the rookie, which NBA team to enter is also very important. Sometimes you have a higher draft, but there is not much room for development in the team. It is not as good as some players with a lower draft, but they can get exercise opportunities.
Carson Wallace was selected by the Lone Ranger in the 10th overall pick in the draft. At first glance, it looks good. The lone ranger is a strong team, and Dallas is Carson’s hometown. However, the Lone Rangers already have Dancsics and Owen, so it’s hard for Carson Wallace to get ahead, and the Lone Rangers are a team that wants to make achievements. As a rookie, Carson may not get much playing time in his rookie season.
Fortunately, the lone ranger packed Carson Wallace and Bertain and traded them to Thunder, in exchange for Lively, the 12th show. Carson Wallace tried out for Thunder before. This is the ideal team he wants to join. He likes the atmosphere of this team, and he has a good relationship with Alexander, the leader of Thunder.
Moreover, Oklahoma City is not far from Dallas. It takes three and a half hours to drive from Dallas to Oklahoma City, and it is convenient for his relatives and friends to cheer for him.
Carson Wallace performed well in the summer league. On July 9, the Thunder beat the lone ranger 91-80. Carson scored 20 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals, and shot 7 of 15 shots. In 2022, Holmgren praised Carson: "He is a great defender and a very comprehensive player. He has a good personality, he is a great kid, and I think he is very suitable for the team. "
Cam Woods, coach of the Thunder Summer League, said: "Carson Wallace is a professional and he is ready. He is very clever, and he is a very, very hard-working child. This gave us a lot of confidence before he played the game. He can defend, hold the ball, and shoot. He can do many different things. "
Carson is already looking forward to fighting with Alexander, and he says he likes Alexander’s style very much. The Thunder Youth Army has added a talented new star this year, and with the return of Holmgren, this team is worth looking forward to in the new season.
Biography of rookie 9
Carson Wallace
English name: Cason Wallace
Birthday: November 7, 2003
Height: 6′ 4/1.93m.
Weight: 195 lbs /88 kg
Abduction: 2.03m.
Nationality: USA
University: University of Kentucky
Rank: 10th.
Location: PG/SG
Team: Thunder
advantage
One-on-one defense ability, like to prevent breakups.
It’s not bad to make up the defense and change the defense, and it’s often staged to chase the big hat.
Good at playing pick-and-roll attack, like hitting the ground and passing the ball.
The ability of throwing and running is good, and the ability of ending is strong
disadvantage?
Three-point fire is unstable, especially after dribbling.
Lack of elite ball control skills, passing vision is not wide enough.
The offensive means are not rich enough, and the offensive with the ball needs to be improved.
The scoring guard is short and should be positioned as a point guard.
Template: Jrue Holiday