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Wendell Carter Jr.: 2018 NBA Draft player profile

By Connor Harr

CHICAGO, IL - MAY 15: NBA Draft Prospect, Wendell Carter poses for a portrait during the 2018 NBA Combine circuit on May 15, 2018 at the Intercontinental Hotel Magnificent Mile in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - MAY 15: NBA Draft Prospect, Wendell Carter poses for a portrait during the 2018 NBA Combine circuit on May 15, 2018 at the Intercontinental Hotel Magnificent Mile in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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(Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Spending most of his season in the shadow of Marvin Bagley III, fellow Duke big man Wendell Carter Jr. is ready to make his mark on the NBA.

Wendell Carter Jr. quietly had an impressive season at Duke. While he does not stand out physically or athletically as well as Marvin Bagley III, Deandre Ayton or Mohamed Bamba, Carter brings much more to the table, with a unique and modern skill-set for a future NBA big man. He may hold the label of having the highest floor out of any big man as well.

Despite his good but not freaky athleticism, many do not project Wendell Carter Jr. to have much upside. Even though that may be false, it is yet to be proven. There are many split opinions on Carter whether you have him ranked in your top five or at the tail end of your top 10.

Either way, Carter is an extremely valuable big man prospect who possesses a unique ability to have an extremely modern skill-set for a big man. That skill-set is tailored to NBA success, without having a 40-inch vertical. Here is a breakdown of Wendell Carter’s game, along with some strengths and weaknesses based on his future NBA role.

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