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Topic subjectMight be underrated. Sneaky All-Defense upside.
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2768527, Might be underrated. Sneaky All-Defense upside.
Posted by Frank Longo, Thu Jun-23-22 09:15 AM
The combine served him well. Massive frame, massive hands (biggest in the class), major athleticism, major motor. Could definitely switch against most players right away, and as he gets even stronger, maybe a true 5-position switch guy. Loves getting in the paint, playing physical, playing through guys. You just have to love a guy like that.

Showed the capacity to catch and shoot, but didn't display much else in a half-court offense beyond that and the bully ball inside. So in order to become a high-level starter, he's gotta develop that offense.

But when you're starting with that defense, that motor, and a halfway decent catch-and-shoot jumper? Yeah, I think if he falls out of the lottery, you're getting a pretty serious steal. There's just real upside here.