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Film Room: Scouting the Rookies

Karl Anthony-Towns

STRENGTHS: Reliable mid-range jumper (7-for-13 from 15 to 19 feet out), comfortable driving and hooking (2-for-3 on these scoring attempts) above average pick-and-pop & pick-and-roll Player, can score coming off screens, legit shot blocker, decent footwork, adequate athleticism, excellent hands, solid rebounder

WEAKNESSES: Not yet a 3-point threat like advertised (0-for-2 from downtown), Sometimes uncoordinated and gangly when making a move towards basket, Not really explosive, Foul prone (2.7 fouls per game in 21.6 minutes), Doesn’t yet excel playing in transition (only 0.3 fast break points per game)

D’Angelo Russell

STRENGTHS: Doesn’t force the issue (only 1.