2016 NBA Mock Draft: Updated Upside Comparisons
player. 66. <strong>Ultimate Upside Comparison:</strong> Marcin Gortat<br /> <strong>Safe Upside Comparison:</strong> Jordan Hill<br /> <strong>Age:</strong> 19 (1/4/1997)<br /> <strong>Height, Weight, Wingspan:</strong> 6’11”, 254 pounds, 7’3”<br /> <strong>Slash Line:</strong> .657/.000/.719<br /> <strong>Season Averages:</strong> 27.1 MPG, 14.6 PPG, 8.6 RPG, 2.7 ORPG, 1.3 BPG <p><strong>Key Strengths</strong></p> <ul> <li>Pick-and-roll offense.</li> <li>Offensive rebounding.</li> <li>Size, length, strength, and athleticism. Plays above the rim.</li> <li>Mobility in transition.</li> <li>Competitive. Always in motion.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Key Weaknesses</strong></p> <ul> <li>Gets by on his energy and athleticism.</li> <li>Has preliminary moves, but lacks an advanced post game.</li> <li>Limited shooting range.</li> <li>Lacks diversity in isolation to score against athletic defenders.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Analysis</strong></p> <p>Having already selected Jaylen Brown and Marquese Chriss, it’s fair to believe that the Phoenix Suns don’t need a forward. With a backcourt that consists of Eric Bledsoe, Devin Booker, Archie Goodwin, and Brandon Knight, it’d be hard to justify their selecting a guard, either.</p> <p>Alex Len has yet to secure the long-term role at center, and that makes Ante Zizic the most rational selection at No. 28.</p> <div class=. Center. Cibona Zagreb. Ante Zizic . 28
Zizic is a modern NBA center, standing at just under 7’0” with a solid wingspan and acceptable athleticism. He works without the ball, runs the floor well in transition, and has the tools to be a consistent pick-and-roll scoring option.
Ivica Zubac is ranked higher on many draft boards, but Zizic is a much better fit for what Phoenix does offensively.
Zizic compares favorably to a former Suns big man: Marcin Gortat. He excels in working the pick-and-roll, works hard on the offensive glass, and is solid enough fundamentally to score the occasional bucket via a post-up.
Zizic has the tools to be a solid rotational asset and, in a perfect world, a starting-caliber center.
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Ante Zizic
Center, Cibona Zagreb
Ultimate Upside Comparison:
Marcin Gortat
Safe Upside Comparison:
Jordan Hill
Age:
19 (1/4/1997)
Height, Weight, Wingspan:
6’11”, 254 pounds, 7’3”
Slash Line:
.657/.000/.719
Season Averages:
27.1 MPG, 14.6 PPG, 8.6 RPG, 2.7 ORPG, 1.3 BPG
Key Strengths
- Pick-and-roll offense.
- Offensive rebounding.
- Size, length, strength, and athleticism. Plays above the rim.
- Mobility in transition.
- Competitive. Always in motion.
Key Weaknesses
- Gets by on his energy and athleticism.
- Has preliminary moves, but lacks an advanced post game.
- Limited shooting range.
- Lacks diversity in isolation to score against athletic defenders.
Analysis
Having already selected Jaylen Brown and Marquese Chriss, it’s fair to believe that the Phoenix Suns don’t need a forward. With a backcourt that consists of Eric Bledsoe, Devin Booker, Archie Goodwin, and Brandon Knight, it’d be hard to justify their selecting a guard, either.
Alex Len has yet to secure the long-term role at center, and that makes Ante Zizic the most rational selection at No. 28.
Zizic is a modern NBA center, standing at just under 7’0” with a solid wingspan and acceptable athleticism. He works without the ball, runs the floor well in transition, and has the tools to be a consistent pick-and-roll scoring option.
Ivica Zubac is ranked higher on many draft boards, but Zizic is a much better fit for what Phoenix does offensively.
Zizic compares favorably to a former Suns big man: Marcin Gortat. He excels in working the pick-and-roll, works hard on the offensive glass, and is solid enough fundamentally to score the occasional bucket via a post-up.
Zizic has the tools to be a solid rotational asset and, in a perfect world, a starting-caliber center.
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