Post#3524 » by Hazer » Sat May 18, 2019 3:36 am
NBAdraft.net:
“NBA Comparison: Steven Adams/Serge Ibaka
Strengths: A high level run jump athlete at the center position ... Explosive finisher and alley-oop target, with great bounce, especially off of two feet ... Very solid touch and shooting ability for a big ... Shows excellent form and touch shooting the ball (a career 75% ft shooter) ... Has become a load on the block ... Has excellent footwork in the post with solid ability to establish position and seal his man for jump hooks and drop steps ... Has a developing turn around hook shot over his left shoulder ... Possesses excellent hands, showing an ability to catch entry passes and make plays with the ball without having to focus any attention to it ... Has learned solid skill on the block, with the ability to seal his man, create a wide base for teammates to find him with passes, and can make plays quickly after establishing advantageous position ... Has developed a bag of tricks in the paint with spin moves and up-and-unders. Does a great job of not predetermining his moves and really gives defenders trouble with his foot work and ball fakes ... His hands appear to be just as good as his feet ... Creates space offensively by bumping his defender off balance ... Finishes well in the paint, whether it be with a dunk or baby hooks ... Ambidextrous, showing the ability to finish well with both his left and dominant right hand ... Very good touch. And an above average FT shooter for a big ... Enjoys contact. Displays great toughness and a willingness to give up his body for rebounds ... Very strong body and should only continue to add to his muscular frame ... While his skill set is more that of a traditional big with a focus on his post game, his size, mobility and touch give him potential as a modern day big, and his ability to move his feet and defend guards on pick and rolls gives him added intrigue ... Has really improved as an offensive player, showing confidence facing the basket from the perimeter and can make plays attacking the basket off the dribble ... He's able to take opponents off the bounce with a quick first step and can get to the rim without drawing charges or turning the ball over. A sign of his coach-ability and dedication to improving his game ... Finishes well on the move ... Also has the ability to one dribble pull up from 10-12 feet if the defense sags off him ... Young man with a lot of maturity and composure. Has a calm, confident demeanor and never seems to lose his cool, or get rattled ... Has a real presence about him, doesn’t shy away from competition or the limelight and shows a steady demeanor and confidence to handle adversity and tough situations ... His feel for the game has shown steady improvement, and he apparently made an excellent decision to return to Maryland for his sophomore year, despite being a likely first rounder as a FR ... Excellent 7-plus foot wingspan gives him good length at 6’10”
Hawks could sure do worse than that at C
Hazerbeamidge
