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. |
League | Honor | Description |
NBA | All-Rookie Second Team | 2013-14 |