Pros:

• wonderful interior touch and overall good finisher

• works extremely well against contact

• elite foul-drawer

• good decision maker in dual-threat

• almost guaranteed to be a great rebounder and great post defender

• good cutter

• takes advantage of lazy passes with his activity in passing lanes; fast break beast

Cons:

• lacks elite vertical athleticism, burst, and foot speed while also being an undersized “tweener” big

• bad overcommitment habits on defense; often steps up too high and struggles to recover

• can struggle with tunnel vision

• inconsistent jumper; can be an effective set shot off the catch but that’s it

• settles for some bad quality shots in isolation

C: all-star

F: high-end bench piece

Super NBA-ready. Good finisher and athlete who has great passing touch. He's physically strong and can punish you on the block. Not a traditional defender in the post, so he'll have to defend on the perimeter at the 4. If his 3-pointer can continue to develop, he'll be the top prospect for sure.

NBA Comp: Paolo, more athletic Al Horford, T-Wolves Kevin Love.

gets boards at will

largely a post player

i buy the jumper

not a true 5

great college level defender

great mobility

a clear #3 imo

Versatile Forward. Glue, Winner.

(Larry Johnson)

• Powerful

• Seeks Rebounds

• Attacks the rim

• Doesn’t settle for 3

• Elite outlet passer.

• Instincts are elite. Right place for rebounds and passing lanes constantly.

• Patient when doubled

  • Athleticism

• Shot creation and separation

Not an elite scorer but is reliable in all areas, secondary playmaker type. Elite rebounder, great passer for his size, especially on lead and outlet passes. Offensive game needs to improve, mostly bully ball and low efficiency at the rim. Will contribute to winning, but unlikely to be the go-to guy. Not an explosive athlete. Really high floor.

PROS Very smart and winning player, processes very fast Very good rebounder with strenght to guard up (can guard 5) Very good connective passer and out of the short roll + Excellent Hit Ahead Passer (K-Love like) 3 pt Shot looks solid Very comfortable in the post with a good number of moves already and good footwork

CONS How does he create his own shot in the NBA? That does limit his upside Struggles against NBA lenght at the rim in the Halfcourt Not an elite vertical or lateral athlete (not super explosive) and is also a bit stiff

Boozer is having a really productive season at Duke. However imo he doesn't really pass the eye test. He doesn't pop athletically. He is really strong and I believe this part of his game will translate to the NBA, but his lack of positional size could prove to be a problem.

His jumpshot looks a little awkward, but has possitively supprised me. I believe he will be a respected shooter at the next level.

Right now however most of his productivity is a result of his interior scoring, where he isn't as imposing as I had hoped. I fear that this part of his game will not translate as easily to the next level.

His defense also worries me. His lack of size limits how effective his interior defense can be and his lack of vertical athleticism limits his effectiveness as a (secondary) rim protector.

Ultimately though I think his basketball IQ and skill set will most likely contribute to winning basketball.

However, most people see Boozer as a can't miss top prospect, while I believe he needs to be drafted into the right situation to be productive. Luckily, I believe the Wizards are one of these locations. The rest of the roster covers most of his flaws defensively and we miss a strong interior presence offensively. His grit and rebounding instincts are also much needed on this current roster.