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2017 Orlando Magic Draft Preview: Who is Anzejs Pasecniks?

By Ricky Scricca

Jun 23, 2016; New York, NY, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver speaks before the start of the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 23, 2016; New York, NY, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver speaks before the start of the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /
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Draft Sites Say

Jonathan Givony, DraftExpress

"Extremely late bloomer who only recently picked up the game. Has made major strides in a short period of time reportedly. Appears to have some intriguing natural talent. Will take at least 2-3 years to even begin filling out his frame. If he is able to put on weight down the road, he may develop into an interesting prospect."

Davide Bortoluzzi, NBADraft.net 

"He has an impressive frame at 7-2… He has a remarkable wingspan, combined with solid mobility… With his size and mobility, he’s the ideal target in the paint area in P&R situations, both for lobs or put backs… He has a nice handle for his size, with the ability to challenge the defender off the dribble and to finish with either hand… He has also shown intriguing potential as a shooter, since he is able to hit shots from behind the three-point line in catch and shot situations… He shows flashes as a defender, both in close outs and as a rim protector, thanks to his footwork and explosiveness… Even though he will turn 22 in December, still seems to have more potential left to develop than the average draft eligible player… He still needs to add some pounds of muscle and work on his physical toughness, since stronger opponents in the painted area often bounce him back… He lacks positioning and defensive fundamentals."

Trevor Magnotti, The Step Back

"Pasecniks’s biggest strength in this draft is size. The 2017 NBA Draft will likely be one short on centers at the top end, and Pasecniks is one of the few available with traditional big size. Standing at 7-foot-2 with long arms and a wiry frame, Pasecniks certainly looks the part of a center. He uses that frame well when rebounding, as he’s able to reach over most European centers for tip-ins and contested boards."