Focus, a calming demeanor and remaining cool under pressure are the main characteristics that separate Pickard from the rest. He displays solid positioning and plays his angles well. He has the ability to read the play developing in front of him and make himself look bigger. He likes to challenge shooters and does not flop around on second chances instead maintaining his position. He is competitive and controls his sparse rebounds well. His lateral mobility is quick and he has strong balance. (May 2008)