Arnoldas Kulboka
Page updated as of 4/12/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2018 rankings were finalized on 6/21/2018.
Height: 6-9
Weight: 200
Country: Lithuania
Professional Team: Capo d’Orlando
Classification: International ’98
Birthdate: 1/4/1998
2018 Top 100 Rank: 59
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
2018 NBA Draft: Round 2, Pick 55 by the Charlotte Hornets
Pros:
Very good shooter, especially from deep
Decent scorer off the dribble
Can post up smaller players
Excels at scoring on the move
Very good free throw shooter
Adequate playmaker
Moves well off the ball on offense
Decent rebounder for his size
Decent defensive player
Good athlete
Smart player that has a good feel for the game
Rock solid motor
Cons:
May struggle to finish plays in traffic
Lacks an elite first step off the dribble
May need to tweak his shooting mechanics
Unselfish to a fault
Does not always commit himself to the boards
May struggle to guard quicker players
Does not collect enough steals or blocks
Not overly explosive
Must get stronger
Summary:
Arnoldas Kulboka is a productive, 6-9 swingman that possesses solid offensive skills. He is a very good shooter that can score in a variety of ways, and he also can score in the post as well as out in transition. Plus, he also is a good playmaker that can be a point forward on the court.
However, he will need to add strength, as this may hurt his ability to rebound or defend in games. He can be outmuscled by stronger opponents, and sometimes he can tend to be out of position to allow scores to the opposition.
Right now, Kulboka is an intriguing prospect, as he is an athletic, skilled swingman that has been quite productive in a second division league in Germany. The 6-9 Lithuanian-born player has a wide array of skills that could prove to be useful in the league, and he could end up being a first round pick in 2018.
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Games Scouted:
2/6/16 Baunach Bike-Cafe vs. Jena
9/29/17 Capo d’Orlando vs. Avtodor Saratov
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