Khaman Maluach Player Profile:
From: Duke
Age: 19
Position: C
Height: 7’2”
Weight: 235 lbs
Wingspan: 7’5”
Standing Reach: 9’8”
Strengths:
Offense:
- Impressive athlete
- Agile and mobile
- Solid three point shooter
- Smooth, fluid jumpshot with high release point
- Plays above the rim with ease
- Finishes well inside
- Changes ends well
- Highly coordinated
- Solid handle
- Good free throw shooter
Defense:
- Uses athleticism and length effectively
- Strong shot blocker
- Defensive anchor
- Defends well in the drop
- Natural rim presence
- Strong center of gravity
- Good timing
- Doesn’t bite on fakes
- Plays angles well
- Can get into passing lanes
- Good area rebounder
Weaknesses:
Offense:
- Slow on the roll
- Could improve his post game
- Slow jumpshot
Defense:
- Laterally slow
- Needs to learn to use his body better
Player Projections:
Floor: Mohamed Bamba / Backup
Ceiling: Joel Embiid / All-NBA
Realistic: Walker Kessler / Good role player
Analysis:
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