[ESPN] Who would lottery teams take first?

LCAhmed · Mar 7, 2013

Are there any European sleepers we arent aware of?

5. Rudy Gobert – France

7-0 C, 1992, Cholet (France)

French League: 19.8 MPG, 8.3 PPG, 4.6 REB (2 ORB), 1.9 BLK, 76.7% 2PT, 72.7% FT

Eurocup: 10.3 MPG, 5 PPG, 2RPG, 1 BLK, 85.7% 2PT, 60% FT

Due to his size, speed and leaping ability, Gobert has a good chance of being the first international player taken in this draft. While his skill set is still somewhat limited, Gobert has the presence of mind to understand what his role is on the floor, and tries to do most of his damage around the rim. He doesn’t have a very mature post game and relies mainly on put-backs and assisted baskets to get his production.

While some scouts may drool over his potential if he develops his skill set and low-post game, it’s far from a sure thing that he will become the type of player scouts are hoping. He doesn’t play with the type of competitive spirit of someone like Serge Ibaka, a quality that can help a player take his game to the next level. He is a sure-fire NBA player who will be able to give teams an athletic shot-blocker off the bench (a la Gana Diop). But he has a long way to go before he can fulfill the top 10 draft pick status where many mocks currently have him.

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