2011 NBA Draft Scouting Report: David Bertans



Written by Paul Banks of the Washington Times, and David Kay of the The Sports Bank.
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2011 NBA Draft Scouting Report: David Bertans


Position: Small Forward

Size: 6-10, 210

School: Latvia, 1992


Strengths:
  • Outside shooter
  • Deep three-point range
  • Catch and shoot ability
  • Quick release
  • Moves well off the ball
  • Pull-up jumper
  • Effective in pick-and-pop situations
  • Length
  • Runs the floor well
  • Can grab a board and then lead a break
  • Good athlete for his height



    Weaknesses:
  • Strength
  • Still a work in progress in all areas of his game except shooting the ball
  • Attacking the basket, too often wants to shoot threes all game
  • Not a fan of contact inside
  • Back to the basket game
  • Lateral quickness on the perimeter

    Summary: Davis Bertans will not be helping any NBA team in the next year or two. He is no where near physically ready to play with men. However, for a 6-10 prospect, he can flat out shoot the rock. Once he grows physically and continues to development his all-around offensive arsenal, he could be a very good pro and possible late first-round steal.

    Player Comparison: Donte Greene. Despite being 6-11, Donte Greene is a perimeter-based wing who even plays some shooting guard in the NBA. He lacks the physicality to play inside and loves shooting the long ball. Bertans is the same style of player but has the potential to be more of an impact player than Greene if he develops his all-around game, which is something Greene has been unable to do.





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    2011 NBA Mock Draft


    2012 NBA Mock Draft


    2011 NBA Draft Prospect Rankings


    2011 NBA Draft Scouting Reports








    Written by Paul Banks of the Washington Times, and David Kay of the The Sports Bank.
    Send Paul an e-mail here: paulb05 AT hotmail DOT com.
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