#OnesToWatch

DOB: 16-10-2002 Nationality: Dutch Position: Forward Height: 6'8 Wingspan: 7'2.5 Weight: Unknown Team: Joventut Badalona Pro Comp: Trey Murphy III in his early college years / Josh Minott Draft range: Late second round / Undrafted Strengths: -NBA-level athleticism and size -Covers a lot of space in defense -Improved shooting mechanics -Familiarity with his projected NBA role Weaknesses: -Lack of measurable impact and aggressivity in offense -Needs to build up his body -Inability to defend heavier players in the post Question marks: -Rebounding ability (has posted a solid 18% DREB in ACB so far) -Halfcourt offense impact Development level in Spanish basketball for NBA prospects has been a point of emphasis from a couple of scouts I speak to, and not especially for good reasons. ACB teams have the blessing of being in one of the most competitive basketball leagues in the world. The success Spanish teams have had in the past few years, makes teams financially incentivized to try t...