Theo Maledon
Updated as of 11/21/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
Rankings were finalized on 11/17/20.
Height: 6-4
Weight: 174
Country: France
Professional Team: ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne
Birthdate: 6/12/2001
2020 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 20
Projected Draft Range: Mid to Late 1st Round
2020 NBA Draft: Round 2, Pick 34 by the Philadelphia 76ers
(Rights traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder)
Pros:
Decent shooter from all over the floor
Adequate scorer off the dribble
Solid playmaker
Adequate rebounder for his size
Fairly good defensive player
Good athlete
Smart player that has a good feel for the game
Cons:
Inconsistent shooter
Can struggle to score in traffic
Unselfish to a fault
Can be unfocused defensively
May not be an especially dynamic playmaker
Summary:
Theo Maledon is a smart, skilled playmaker that knows how to effectively run the team. He is a cerebral table-setter that will get everyone involved on offense, and he has the athleticism and ball handling skills to also be a shot creator. He will need to be more aggressive on offense, but he has the talent to end up being a solid starter in the NBA.
Links:
RealGM Profile
Games Scouted:
9/23/18 ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne vs. AS Monaco
2/24/19 France vs. Czech Republic
12/6/19 ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne vs. Zenit Saint Petersburg
3/5/20 ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne vs. Real Madrid
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