2016 Draft Prospect: Stephen Zimmerman

[Chinook]

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Height: 7-0
Weight: 235 lbs
Date of Birth: 09/09/1996
School: UNLV

DraftExpress (http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Stephen-Zimmerman-7099/)
NBADraft.net (http://www.nbadraft.net/players/stephen-zimmerman)

[Drom John]

Basketball Insiders by Joel Brigham, 11 May 2016
29. San Antonio Spurs

[Drom John]

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29STEPHEN ZIMMERMAN C, UNLV
Zimmerman was one of the top high school recruits when he signed with UNLV but a season full of turmoil for the program didn’t help his NBA cause. Coach Dave Rice was let go mid season and although that ultimately helped open up Zimmerman’s offensive game, the change is still hard on a freshman.
Zimmeran stands 7-0 and has the ability to face up his opponents and use quickness to blow by them and finish at the rim. There aren’t many seven footers who we can say that about. His back to the basket post moves will need some time to develop, but he’s already got a smooth jump shot and can even step out and knock down a 3-pointer when the opportunity presents itself.

The 19-year old averaged 10.5 points, 8.7 rebounds and two blocks a game in less than 27 minutes per contest. The San Antonio Spurs are well-known for turning these late round picks into viable contributors and with Tim Duncan headed off to pasture sometime very soon, bringing in a young stud to groom at the center position seems like the most Spursy thing ever. I’m sure in two or three years we will all be laughing about how the Spurs got Zimmerman with a “meaningless” late first round pick — I’m terrified already.

[lmbebo]

Sounds promising

[Drom John]

Sportspress: NBA Mock Draft 9.0 Asher Fair, 15 May 2016


29. San Antonio Spurs:
Team Needs: PG, C, Bench
Pick: Stephen Zimmerman, C, UNLV

[Captivus]

Will he be Tiago soft? Do we want that...?

[Drom John]

Bleacher Report: 2016 NBA Mock Draft: Breakdown of Top Center Prospects and 1st-Round Predictions
By Scott Polacek , Featured Columnist Jun 3, 2016

29 San Antonio Spurs Stephen Zimmerman, C, UNLV

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Bleacher Report: 2016 NBA Mock Draft: Predictions for Prospects Poised to Shake Up 1st Round
By Alex Ballentine , Featured Columnist Jun 13, 2016

29. San Antonio Spurs Stephen Zimmerman C UNLV

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The Sneaky Athlete: 2016 NBA Mock Draft: Predictions For The 1st Round
Mike Luciano Jun 23, 2016


#29: San Antonio Spurs: Stephen Zimmerman, C, UNLV

Tim Duncan has to retire eventually, right? Though Boban Marjanovic, in all his glory, looks like the most immediate replacement, Zimmerman is absolutely gushing potential. He is yet another big man who needs to add weight, but is very refined and polished with regards to his offensive game. His defensive struggles have stemmed from an inconsistent motor and a lack of strength. Gregg Popovich is to big men what Bruce Arians is to quarterbacks, so Zimmerman lands in the ideal place for him to develop.