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NBA Mock Draft 2016: Pro Comparisons for Top 30 Prospects

By Maxwell Ogden

Jan 16, 2016; Durham, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Brandon Ingram (14) and guard Grayson Allen (3) celebrate a basket in their game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Dolejs-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 16, 2016; Durham, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Brandon Ingram (14) and guard Grayson Allen (3) celebrate a basket in their game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Dolejs-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 21, 2015; Spokane, WA, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Domantas Sabonis (11) attempts a free-throw against the Pepperdine Waves during the second half at McCarthey Athletic Center. The Bulldogs won 99-73. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 21, 2015; Spokane, WA, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Domantas Sabonis (11) attempts a free-throw against the Pepperdine Waves during the second half at McCarthey Athletic Center. The Bulldogs won 99-73. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports /

22. Domantas Sabonis, Gonzaga Bulldogs

Ultimate Upside Comparison: Zach Randolph

Safe Upside Comparison: Greg Monroe

Position: Power Forward

Age: 19 (3/5/1996)

Height, Weight, Wingspan: 6’10”, 238 pounds, 6’10.5″

Slash Line: .616/.143/.811

Season Averages: 30.5 MPG, 17.4 PPG, 11.5 RPG, 2.8 ORPG, 1.8 APG, 0.7 BPG

Gonzaga Bulldogs big man Domantas Sabonis is destined to have a solid NBA career. Many have debated whether or not stardom is attainable, but Sabonis’ work ethic and skill set both warrant a first-round grade.

Regardless of which team he joins, Sabonis will be a valuable player whose self-motivated approach earns him a lengthy and rewarding career.

The biggest development in Sabonis’ game is that of an improved back-to-the-basket attack. He fights for position down low, wares the opposition down with his energy, and finishes both above the rim and in the paint with solid touch.

In many ways, Sabonis’ current game is reminiscent of Milwaukee Bucks big man Greg Monroe.

Sabonis is working to improve his shooting range, which is something Monroe has yet to do, but both players get hot by operating from the post and crashing the boards. He isn’t quite as powerful as Z-Bo, but that interior control draws an inevitable and worthy comparison to Zach Randolph.

As his frame fills out and his range expands, Sabonis should work his way into the draft lottery discussion. He’s already a tantalizing prospect.

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