2010 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Daniel Orton

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2010 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Daniel Orton


Position: Center

Size: 6-10, 255

School: Kentucky, Freshman


Strengths:
  • Great shot blocker
  • Long wingspan
  • Strong rebounder
  • Fundamentally sound on defense
  • NBA-ready body
  • Strength and physicality for his age
  • Good athlete for someone his size
  • Lots of potential



    Weaknesses:
  • Must do a better job of throwing his big body around down low
  • Limited range with his jump shot
  • Offensive post up game needs to be fine tuned
  • Free throw shooting
  • Tends to commit dumb fouls
  • Inexperienced

    Summary: Despite coming off the bench all season long, Orton has declared for the 2010 NBA Draft. He has shown the ability to be a solid defender but has a long way to go before he is a factor at the next level on the offensive end. Still, his big body and potential should be enough for him to be a first-round pick although it is highly unlikely that he will make an immediate impact for whichever team takes him.

    Player Comparison: a poor-man’s Marcus Camby. Camby has been one of the best rebounders and shot blockers in the NBA for the past decade-plus. Orton will not be that much of an impact player but should make a living in the league by crashing boards and blocking shots and not because of his offensive game, just like Camby.



    RELATED LINKS:


    2010 NBA Mock Draft


    2010 NBA Draft Prospect Rankings


    2010 NBA Draft Scouting Reports








    Written by Paul Banks of NBC Chicago and the Washington Times, and David Kay of the The Sports Bank.
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