Post by NBL President on Jan 11, 2008 15:13:53 GMT -5
Associated Press
The 2010 NBL Draft is setting up to be possibly the best for foreign-born talent yet as two more join Andrew Ogilvy and Matias Nocedal in the class. Both Danilo Gallinari of Italy and Victor Claver of Spain will contribute in the NBL, but some wonder when that time will be.
SF Danilo Gallinari, Italy - Well, Gallinari is a guy who was under the radar, but not anymore. He is a typical foreign player, great shooter, passer and overall handler of the offensive scheme. He is a guy who stretches the defense and should be able to play inside at times. His downfalls are also typical, lack of strength and defense. He should be able to overcome these after a few years, so he is a very safe pick.
Stats: 21 years old, 6'9, 210 lbs
NBL Comparison: Boris Diaw
Draft Projection: 1st round
SF Victor Claver, Spain - Claver is a Spanish national player, but he isn't the typical foreign player you see entering the NBL. He is more athletic and well-rounded defensively than most others, but he isn't the gifted offensive talent you would think. He has great size for SF, and despite improving strength, he doesn't like to rebound. Scouts believe he has natural offensive skill however, and expect it to round out in coming years. This makes Claver a foreigner with incredible potential.
Stats: 21 years old, 6'10, 240 lbs
NBL Comparison: Lamar Odom
Draft Projection: 1st round
The 2010 NBL Draft is setting up to be possibly the best for foreign-born talent yet as two more join Andrew Ogilvy and Matias Nocedal in the class. Both Danilo Gallinari of Italy and Victor Claver of Spain will contribute in the NBL, but some wonder when that time will be.
SF Danilo Gallinari, Italy - Well, Gallinari is a guy who was under the radar, but not anymore. He is a typical foreign player, great shooter, passer and overall handler of the offensive scheme. He is a guy who stretches the defense and should be able to play inside at times. His downfalls are also typical, lack of strength and defense. He should be able to overcome these after a few years, so he is a very safe pick.Stats: 21 years old, 6'9, 210 lbs
NBL Comparison: Boris Diaw
Draft Projection: 1st round
SF Victor Claver, Spain - Claver is a Spanish national player, but he isn't the typical foreign player you see entering the NBL. He is more athletic and well-rounded defensively than most others, but he isn't the gifted offensive talent you would think. He has great size for SF, and despite improving strength, he doesn't like to rebound. Scouts believe he has natural offensive skill however, and expect it to round out in coming years. This makes Claver a foreigner with incredible potential.Stats: 21 years old, 6'10, 240 lbs
NBL Comparison: Lamar Odom
Draft Projection: 1st round
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