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Gorgui Dieng • C
Ht/Wt:6'10", 252 lbs.
Born:Jan 18, 1990 (34 yrs) in Kebemer, SEN
From:Louisville
Experience:10 years
Drafted:Drafted by Utah in 2013 (1/21).
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Scouting Report
Super-long and deceptively strong at center or power forward. High-ceiling defensively: a talented and busy shot-blocker, a smart & hard-working rebounder, and a heads-up man defender who can pile up steals. Flashes a solid back-to-the-basket game offensively and can hit the mid-range open shot. Passes very well from the post. Inconsistent, in part because he's foul-prone. Must keep learning to pick his spots on shot-block attempts. Not ideally bulky, which presents some challenges in the rebounding department. Isn't really a threat to stretch defenses with his shooting range.
Long Range Potential: Underrated rotational defense-first big man.
Career Honors & Awards
League Honor Description
NBA All-Rookie Second Team 2013-14
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