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Atlanta Hawks: 2017 NBA Draft grades

By Brendan Galella

Jun 22, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; John Collins (Wake Forest) is introduced by NBA commissioner Adam Silver as the number nineteen overall pick to the Atlanta Hawks in the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 22, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; John Collins (Wake Forest) is introduced by NBA commissioner Adam Silver as the number nineteen overall pick to the Atlanta Hawks in the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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No. 60 — Alpha Kaba

The Atlanta Hawks concluded the 2017 NBA Draft by choosing one of the most unknown commodities in French center Alpha Kaba.

The 20-year-old is is listed at 6’10” but possesses a wingspan of 7’5″, enabling him to be extremely disruptive on the defensive end.

During his third season playing for Mega Bemax, a Serbian team, Kaba posted averages of 10.3 points, 8.3 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game.

Kaba has the potential of remaining in Europe for a few years, or spending time in the G League with the Erie Bayhawks.

The biggest strength Kaba possesses is his ability to rebound, as his 5.2 rebounds per 40 minuets ranked as the seventh-best among players in the 2017 NBA Draft class and his 8.2 defensive rebounds also was in the top-10.

Kaba may be a year or two away from contributing, but he was a solid addition with the 60th overall pick.

Grade: B-

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