The Atlanta Hawks were on the clock the second they won the 2024 NBA Draft Lottery and with less than five weeks to go until draft time, it does seem that the H
awks are settling in on three players for the No. 1 pick. French prospects"Clingan has momentum going into June, as he made a strong impression in the drills portion of the combine, private interviews and his pro day, where he dropped intriguing glimpses of perimeter shooting that many scouts feel will be part of his game in the not-too-distant future. His measurements -- 7-3 in shoes, 282 pounds with a 7-7 wingspan and outrageous 9-7 standing reach are elite .
Defensively, there is no doubt that Clingan would be a huge boost for the Hawks at the center position. He looks to have All-Defensive team potential with his shot-blocking ability, the questions are going to come on the offensive end of the floor. Clingan did not flash enough of floor spacing and three-point shooting ability while at UConn and he is not a good free-throw shooter.
As teams are meeting him and getting their....
Dramatically improved as a post presence as a sophomore, adding soft hook shots that he can hit with either his right or left hand. And with the much cleaner footwork he's developed, he can also mix in an occasional drop step. With his blend of size, strength, and agility, he could eventually develop into more of a go-to presence.
Good passer out of post-ups. He delivers the ball with precision, whether it’s from the elbow in handoff situations or from the post, and he always looks comfortable when handling pressure and double-teams.Borderline hackable free throw shooter who made 51.7 percent as a freshman and then just 57.4 percent as a sophomore.
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