Floor general who consistently looked to control the game from the point of attack, dictating the pace, tempo, and rhythm while keeping everyone involved. Franklin’s ability to create paint touches was the engine of his offense, using penetration and gap attacks to get himself inside or force the secondary defender to tag, opening up the corners and wings. He also showed a strong understanding of playing through his bigs, rewarding feeding post players who established deep position or sprinted the floor in transition.

James is a solid, skilled player that has the ability to bang bodies down low and finesse shots beautifully from beyond the arc. He’s a vocal leader and communicates with his teammates throughout his games effectively. He uses his size to dominate the glass and rack up second-chance opportunities easily. He stretches the floor incredibly well with his shooting accuracy and his ability to identify good opportunities. He consistently makes the right decisions and elevates his own play along with the play of his teammates.