Nik Slavica
Page updated as of 4/12/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2019 rankings were finalized on 6/19/2019.
Height: 6-8
Weight: 195
Country: Croatia
Professional Team: GKK Sibenk
Classification: International ’97
Birthdate: 2/7/1997
Projected Draft Range: Likely Undrafted
Pros:
Excels at scoring on the move
Adequate scorer off the dribble
Adequate playmaker
Very good rebounder
Adequate defensive player
Solid athlete
Great size to play out on the wing
Rock solid motor
Cons:
Needs to improve his shooting
Needs to improve his shooting mechanics
Awful free throw shooter
Does not draw enough free throws
May struggle to consistently create his own shot
Can struggle to score in traffic
Not an elite ball handler
Can have lapses defensively
Summary:
Nik Slavica is a very athletic point forward that has an intriguing set of skills that could prove to be useful for him in the NBA. He is a high motor player that can score on hustle plays, and he can be a fill in the blanks type of player for his team when he is on the court. Slavica also is an unselfish player that will set up scores for his teammates on offense.
Plus, he is a gifted rebounder that excels at crashing the glass to haul in many boards for his team. On the other hand, he will really need to improve his jump shot as well as his shot creation skills. Right now, Slavica is a prospect that could potentially project into a defensive specialist role, and he is a borderline second round candidate for the 2019 draft.
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Games Scouted:
10/23/17 Cedevita vs. Ribola Kastela
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