Paolo Banchero F/C Duke 6’10” 250 7’0” | 19 Y/O (FR) Comp: Julius Randle / Pistons Blake Griffin Draft Range: Early Lottery Bio: Banchero’s mixture of creation ability, athleticism, and size create the ultimate mismatch maker on the offensive end, but his shortcomings on the defensive end might hold him back.
Pros:
At 6’10” 250, he poses elite size and athleticism for said size. He has great speed and can bully smaller players with his size.
Combo of size, speed, and athleticism allows for an elite transition scorer.
Versatile scorer who can get a bucket from almost every facet of the game. (Lobs, Post-Ups, Catch and Shoot, Off the Dribble)
While 3 Point Shot is still developing, he shows the ability to be a true 3 level scorer.
Mismatch expect in the post. (Too fast for most bigs & too big for most forwards)
Great Shot Creation ability with a mixture of a smooth handle with a nice pull up game. (Hesi, Push Dribble, Shimmy Jab, etc)
Quality Playmaker who showed an improved passing game and an overall good feel for the game.
Shows potential of being a quality defensive player, specifically as a small ball 5.
Cons:
Consistency issue on the defensive end that ranged from overly aggressive to unengaged.
Shows flashes of being a Rim Protector but is largely too inconsistent and relies to heavily on athleticism.
Questions on the consistency of 3 Point Shot.
Touch around the basket is still developing.
Jumpshot has consistently issues
Reported that he loses 7lbs a game. (Potential 🚩)