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2012 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Meyers Leonard
Position: Center
Size: 7-1, 245
School: Illinois, Sophomore
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Weaknesses:
Summary: Due to Leonard’s skill level for a true seven-footer and the fact that he still has plenty of room to develop as a big man, the Illinois big man has lottery potential. I am not as high on Leonard as other draft experts are and think he would greatly benefit from another year in school, but there just aren’t many true centers with his ability, which makes him attractive as a pro prospect.
Player Comparison: Darko Milicic/Byron Mullens. When I think of Leonard in relation to Darko, and Mullens, I recall true seven-footers who entered the league possessing the size and quality athleticism, but weren’t very skilled. Leonard has that dangerous word attached to his name: “potential.” I am doubtful that he will ever reach his ceiling and will more than likely settle into a role as a career backup.
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