Summary: Essengue is a toolsy forward with a fluid handle, dynamic finishing package, and highly versatile defense. But his long-term upside hinges on the jumper clicking. And if it doesn’t, his defense must reach a level that prevents coaches from keeping him off the floor.
Comparisons: Nicolas Batum, Al-Farouq Aminu
Strengths
Fluid athleticism: Essengue just looks like an NBA player with enormous arms and graceful movements on the floor, whether he’s using an off-ball screen to slingshot toward the basket or sprinting in transition to ready for a lob dunk.