06-27-2024, 05:30 PM
(06-27-2024, 05:22 PM)Mavs2021 Wrote: I was only half-kidding about the best french player of this draft class. I honestly have never gotten a clear read how these people determine so many of these raw, but super athletic French prospects.
Just for shits and giggles here are the LNB A Pro stats from last season for
Risacher (#1 pick) 10.1 PPG, 3.8 RPG, 51/35/74
Salaun (#6 pick) 9.0 PPG, 4.0 RPG, 43/33/77
Ajinca (#51 pick) 9.3 PPG, 3.3 RPG, 51/31/80
That´s the base of operations for three players that are the same age. If Ajinca develops his jumpshot the best, he could easily become the best of these three. He also has some leadership experience and accolades from the LNB B Pro and the successful French Under 18/19 teams.
He´s incredibly raw right now. I would be very surprised, but not shocked, if he became a better player than Risacher or Salaun.
This is good enough for me. You go way deeper on these fringe draft guys than any of the rest of us. It's finally paying off!