Anzejs Pasecniks
Page updated as of 4/8/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2017 rankings were finalized on 6/22/2017.
Height: 7-1
Weight: 210
Country: Latvia
Professional Team: Herbalife Gran Canaria
Classification: International ’95
Birthdate: 12/20/1995
2017 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 34
Projected Draft Range: Late 1st to 2nd Round
2017 NBA Draft: Round 1, Pick 25 by the Orlando Magic (Rights traded to the Philadelphia 76ers)
Pros:
Strong finisher around the basket
Excels at scoring on the move
Adequate shooter for a big man, has stretch big potential
Adequate defensive player
Adequate shot blocker
Good athlete
Great size to play center
Has long arms
Has large hands
Plays in some of the toughest professional leagues
Cons:
Must expand upon his low post moves
Below average free throw shooter
Needs to improve his passing ability
Can be too passive on offense
Needs to improve his rebounding
Not an elite shot blocker
Can be quite foul prone
Must get stronger
Summary:
Anzejs Pasecniks has been playing well in limited minutes in some of the toughest professional leagues from around the world, but he also has not seen a whole lot of game action. He has played significantly better recently, and he could be a potential first round pick in 2017.
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Games Scouted:
12/4/16 Gran Canaria vs. FC Barcelona
5/28/17 Gran Canaria vs. Laboral Kutxa
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