ESPN covered the 2017 NBA Draft this offseason. Per usual, Jalen Rose compared the first few selections with a current or past NBA player.
Zach Collins drew similarities with Bill Laimbeer in rebounding and floor spacing abilities, according to Rose.
Caleb Swanigan was drafted too late for a comparison, though.
Watching Swanigan in Summer League, hustle and a knack for rebounding headline his playstyle. Looking through former and current players, one previous Blazer reminds me of the rookie…
J.J. Hickson
J.J. Hickson bounced around the NBA and now plays overseas.