He just started playing basketball at age 15, and he's 19 today, so he still has to figure out, y'know, how to play basketball. But hooooooly shit, the upside is just so unreal.

- He'd be one of the most athletic 6'11 guys in the NBA right away.
- Phenomenal leaper, great lateral quickness, great speed for his size. Moves fluidly too.
- Looks like he can shoot-- still a work in progress, but passes the eye test. Smooth release for a 6'11 guy, and he's even shown some propensity to shoot off the dribble and in midrange.
- Terrific on-ball defender. Off-ball definitely a work in progress, but again, he started organized basketball four years ago-- he's got the length and quickness to be insanely disruptive at the rim and on closeouts on the perimeter.
- More than anything, he has that holy shit factor, where he busts out plays someone like him just... shouldn't be able to do. Like making a smooth Euro step around defenders to a reverse layup, or crossing up a wing defender before popping a 3, or just navigating traffic on a dribble drive to a slam. People his size, with 4 years of experience, shouldn't be able to do the things he does.

So I don't doubt he won't be able to help a team win for the next 2-3 years. But put him on a team that's going to take their time with him-- the Thunder at 16 would be *perfect* if he falls that far-- and he absolutely has massive potential. Guys with his combination of size, athleticism, and raw skill at both ends just don't come around too often. Worst case, he's, like, Robert Williams-esque. Best case, he's Robert Williams with better speed, handles, switchability, and perimeter game... and you've gotta think that's an All-Star if that comes to pass. This is the sort of "could be Giannis-esque" upside swing that you just have to take if you're a team picking in the teens who won't be in serious playoff contention for the next few years-- especially if you're a small market team.