NBA Draft 2019 Prospect Watch: Luka Samanic

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Weaknesses

Samanic’s size and athleticism are all tantalizing aspects of what he brings to the table, but unfortunately, the same can’t be said for his strength and overall physicality.

The Zagreb native’s build has long been a knock on his game and while he did possess an improved physique at last month’s combine per a number of draft experts, developing and filling out his body will continue to be a point of emphasis in his overall development.

That deficiency certainly hinders Samanic’s ability to hang in the paint, whether it’s fending off opposing players when boxing out for rebounds, mismatched on a larger, more brutish player or forced to finish through plenty of traffic and a whole lot of contact.

Arguably the biggest key to Samanic’s skill development is unlocking his three-point shot to stretch the floor at a functional level, which still lies on the potential side rather than a known element in his overall skill package.

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