Djordje Kaplanovic, 6-10, Center, Red Star Belgrade, Serbia, 1995
Jonathan Givony
Strengths:
-Good size for a big man at 6-10 or possibly 6-11, to go along with long arms and a great frame
-Shows flashes of a solid skill level. Can put ball on floor. Solid passer. Finishes around the basket
-Very efficient offensive player (72% FG%)
-Competitive player, especially on the defensive end
-Solid rebounder
Weaknesses:
-Plays below the rim. Not a great athlete
-Limited post-player at this stage. Not incredibly skilled. Mostly a finisher
-Needs to develop mid-range jumper, improve free throw shooting ability
-Not much of a presence inside the paint defensively. Just two blocks in 166 minutes
Outlook: An afterthought on this team a year ago, could barely get off the bench. Developed into a very useful player and looks to have a nice future ahead of him. Has solid physical tools, and while still raw offensively, shows signs of a relatively versatile skill-level. Puts forth a good effort defensively and on the glass. Seems to have the most intensity of any player on the team.
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