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2022 NBA Mock Draft 1.0 – First and Second Rounds

2022 NBA Mock Draft 1.0 – First and Second Rounds

The 2022 NBA Draft is shaping up to be surprisingly strong. There are some players with star potential available in the lottery, and future NBA role players available all the way through the second round. This mock draft has been written before the NBA Draft Lottery has been determined, and has been written under the assumption no trades will be made. Pick 1 – Houston Rockets Chet Holmgren Position: PF/C Height: 7’0 – College Listed Height Wingspan:  7’3.5 – 7’6 …

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Why Tyrese Haliburton Would be Perfect on the Chicago Bulls

Why Tyrese Haliburton Would be Perfect on the Chicago Bulls

The Bulls are in a pretty good position in this year’s draft. While they just missed out on a top 3 pick, they have several good options. Players like Killian Hayes, Deni Avdija and Isaac Okoro are likely to be available. However I believe that Tyrese Haliburton is the best pick for the team.  Tyrese Haliburton is one of the best all-around players in the 2020 NBA Draft. He brings great passing skills, smart shot selection and both on and…

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Onyeka Okongwu – The Best Defensive Player in the 2020 NBA Draft

Onyeka Okongwu – The Best Defensive Player in the 2020 NBA Draft

Onyeka Okongwu is the most gifted defensive big man in the 2020 NBA Draft. He possesses the size, length and defensive IQ to defend both forward positions and the centre position. While his defense is already great, and has the chance to be elite, he also appears to be promising on the offensive end.   Defense Okongwu’s defensive versatility is incredibly valuable in the modern NBA. While Okongwu is best suited to play center or power forward in the NBA, the…

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Why Free Throw Percentage is so Important when Scouting NBA Draft Prospects

Why Free Throw Percentage is so Important when Scouting NBA Draft Prospects

When it comes to projecting an NBA draft prospect’s shooting potential, players’ free throw percentages have become one of the most important factors. Some draft prospects are incredible shooters at the College and Euroleague level, however in most cases the free throw percentage is the better indicator. This is largely due to the fundamentals of a player’s shot. Free throw shooting is mostly about a player’s shooting form, mechanics and muscle memory. Creating an accurate free throw shot is largely about finding a form that a player can easily replicate. The muscle memory of a free throw shot is gained due to practice and repetition. Because of this we can see that players with high free throw percentage shooters have in almost all cases put in very hard work in practice. This gives a good look at a player’s work ethic to scouts and general managers.