2010 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Daniel Orton

Written by Paul Banks of NBC Chicago and the Washington Times, and David Kay of the The Sports Bank.
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2010 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Daniel Orton


Position: Center

Size: 6-10, 255

School: Kentucky, Freshman


Strengths:

Great shot blocker

Long wingspan

Strong rebounder

Fundamentally sound on defense

NBA-ready body

Strength and physicality for his age

Good athlete for someone his size

Lots of potential



Weaknesses:

Must do a better job of throwing his big body around down low

Limited range with his jump shot

Offensive post up game needs to be fine tuned

Free throw shooting

Tends to commit dumb fouls

Inexperienced

Summary: Despite coming off the bench all season long, Orton has declared for the 2010 NBA Draft. He has shown the ability to be a solid defender but has a long way to go before he is a factor at the next level on the offensive end. Still, his big body and potential should be enough for him to be a first-round pick although it is highly unlikely that he will make an immediate impact for whichever team takes him.

Player Comparison: a poor-man's Marcus Camby. Camby has been one of the best rebounders and shot blockers in the NBA for the past decade-plus. Orton will not be that much of an impact player but should make a living in the league by crashing boards and blocking shots and not because of his offensive game, just like Camby.



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2010 NBA Mock Draft


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2010 NBA Draft Scouting Reports

Written by Paul Banks of NBC Chicago and the Washington Times, and David Kay of the The Sports Bank.
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