2010 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Gani Lawal

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2010 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Gani Lawal

Position: Power Forward

Size: 6-9, 235

School: Georgia Tech, Junior

Strengths:

Good repetoire of post moves including a turnaround jumper

Knows how to use his body to establish position on the block

Mid-range jump shot

Can put the ball on the floor for a few dribbles to create his own shot

Explosiveness at the rim

Crashing the boards

Length helps him on the defensive end and the glass

Lets the game come to him; doesn’t force a lot of shots

Never stops working inside (great motor)

Plays with passion

Weaknesses:

Inconsistent jump shooter

Not a great perimeter defender

Needs to do a better job of closing out defensively

Improved free throw shooter, but needs to show consistency at the stripe

Summary: Lawal doesn’t have superstar potential but figures to be a valuable role player at the next level. At this point of his collegiate career, he is what he is and would probably be best off declaring for the 2010 NBA Draft as he figures to be a first-round lock. He tested the waters last year so if he does declare, he is in for good.

Player Comparison: Brandon Bass. Bass has been a valuable energy guy off the bench in the NBA, bringing a physicality inside. That is likely the role that Lawal will find himself in at the next level. Both guys have a decent amount of skill, but their hard work and ability to rebound the basketball are their best assets.

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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