NBA Draft: 4 More International Big Men for No. 51 Pick

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3) Luka Mitrovic (Red Star) PF 

Luka Mitrovic is a 22 year old from Serbia who projects as an NBA power forward. He is 6-foot-8 and at 200 pounds could stand to add some weight. He is ranked No. 20 among power forwards on Draft Express.

Mitrovic played in the Adriatic league last year and averaged 10 points, 5.9 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.5 blocks/steals per game in 24 minutes a night.

He has good hands and is exceptionally fast in the open court, so he would presumably thrive when the Magic go up-tempo. He appears a lot bigger than 6-foot-8 and is persistent on the offensive glass, which is an area the Magic struggled with last season. His active hands disrupt a lot of passes and he can fill passing lanes to force turnovers.

Mitrovic does also have a back to the basket game and passes well out of the post, which would be a unique change from Orlando having fielded guys who have been more limited to threes. Mitrovic hit 34 percent from 3-point range, as well.

He is a lot like Luis Scola, given his size, rugged demeanor and mid-range shooting abilities — but he is a much quicker player than what we saw of Luis in his NBA career.

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