Post by Face-in on Nov 6, 2016 18:23:49 GMT -6
Dragan Bender
19
PF/C
7'1
225
Bosnia
B- C+ C C+ C+ A
Strengths:
Versatile big that has the necessary elements to become a prototypical stretch 4. He can do just about everything at a good rate on the offensive end. He’s an improving shooter with the potential to become a very good mid-range and beyond the arc threat. He tends to stay outside, but he can attack slower defenders down low with his excellent quickness and has a nice touch when finishing around the rim. Bender is a very good ball handler that can start the break after a defensive rebound. He’s already an adept passer due his high basketball IQ and excellent court vision. Defensively, he has very good lateral quickness for his size and decent timing as a shot blocker, but his lack of explosive leaping ability likely limits his impact as a rim protector. Bender is just scratching the surface on many of his skills, he has a lot of potential, but the team that drafts him will need to be patient while he develops.
Weaknesses:
His lack of strength really hurts him as a post defender and when trying to finish through contact. Stronger players have been able to bully him on both ends of the floor. He’s only a mediocre rebounder that often forgets to box out. Bender isn’t a great athlete and has limited leaping ability.
