2013 NBA Draft Scouting Report: C.J. Leslie



Written by Paul Banks of the Washington Times, and David Kay of the The Sports Bank.
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2013 NBA Draft Scouting Report: C.J. Leslie


Position: Power Forward

Size: 6-9, 200

School: N.C. State, Junior


Strengths:
  • Ridiculous athleticism
  • Explosive at the rim
  • Length allows him to be a good shot blocker
  • Active rebounder
  • Slasher
  • Quick first step
  • Handles the ball well
  • Excels in the open court
  • Can board and lead break
  • Good touch around the basket
  • Footwork in the post including quick spin-move
  • Effective right-handed hook shot




  • Weaknesses:
  • Three-point shooting
  • Free-throw shooter
  • Needs to get stronger
  • Is he a three or a four?


  • Summary: I like when Dan Dakich calls Leslie, “different” because he is just that. He can do numerous things to help your team on both ends of the floor, but his athleticism and explosiveness is really what stands out. A lack of strength is a concern, but Leslie is a borderline lottery prospect.

    Player Comparison: Hakim Warrick. Lengthy, wirey, athletic; not physical enough to guard or post up power forwards. Not a true small forward either. These descriptions fit both Warrick and Leslie. Leslie has more bounce than Warrick did coming out of college, and what can separate him from Warrick will be developing a more consistent outside shot, which Warrick has been unable to do.







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    2013 NBA Mock Draft


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    2013 NBA Draft Scouting Reports








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