So I wonder, what are the specifics of Vesely? Well, we know that on his side, he has a 6-11 frame that isn't going anywhere, and jaw-dropping athleticism and boundless energy are surely qualities that would translate well to the NBA game. That all sounds good, but what else? Well, despite being 6-11, he's a pretty paltry rebounder. In Euroleague play last season with KK Partizan Belgrade, he averaged just 5.1 rpg per 40 minutes. As it pertains to a Raptors team employing Andrea Bargnani, they are going to need more rebounding potential out of their small forward spot.
As a three-point shooter, he's only marginally better. He connected on 33.3% of his threes in Euroleague play this season and just 28.2% in Adriatic League play. He's also a wretched free throw shooter, connecting on just 43.8% and 54.2% in the two aforementioned leagues, respectively. While his mechanics look fine, it's distressing that he has such a hard time using them to make shots.
Also distressing are his turnover and foul rates. He has a very hard time holding onto the ball and his lack of lateral quickness should only raise his foul rate in the NBA when he's asked to check one-name wonders like LeBron, Carmelo and Durant.
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