No fluff. No fancy intro. We’re getting right into why the Indiana Pacers should not spend the 18th overall pick on Gonzaga big man Rui Hachimura, a player often mocked in this range.
Despite his impressive averages (26.1 points, 8.6 rebounds per 40 with 63.9 true shooting percentages) and (fraudulent) individual accolades, Rui Hachimura is far from the top 10 prospect so many tout him as.
Even though he is a good scorer, his offense likely will not translate to the NBA level because of a grave lack of feel. His lack of feel will also be a massive hindrance on defense, where his mental processing will be a limiting factor for his ultimate upside.