Drom John
01-26-2017, 05:01 PM
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Height: 7-0
Weight: 225 lbs
Date of Birth: 05/05/1999
Team: Zalgiris, Germany
Hometown: Eugene, OR
DraftExpress (http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Isaiah-Hartenstein-81574/)
FansSided NBADraft: 2017 NBA Mock Draft, Week 12: The Lakers keep their pick
Chris Stone, 9 hours ago [AKA 26 January 2017]
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Isaiah Hartenstein
C, Zalgiris
Isaiah Hartenstein is another 7-footer with an enticing offensive skill set and some level of defensive potential. The 18-year old is at his best attacking other bigs off the dribble. He’s fluid with the ball in his hands and can use his shiftiness to draw fouls on opposing big men or get to the basket for an easy bucket. His ability to create his own shot is a rare skill for a player of his stature. Hartenstein is also an improving 3-point shooter, although he is currently too active from behind the arc for what his percentages are. He’s made just 30.8 percent of his 3s for Zalgiris this season. Some of his struggles are the result of a questionable shooting form that he’ll need to improve on.
Defensively, his athleticism is intriguing as it may ultimately give him the potential to defend smaller players on switches for periods of time. Right now, though, Hartenstein doesn’t have much to offer on that end. He’s an ok, but not great rebounder. He doesn’t block many shots and doesn’t seem to have the length to develop into a consistent rim protector either. His attention to detail is lacking. Hartenstein will need plenty of coaching to improve on the defensive end.
San Antonio feels like a logical landing spot given that the team won’t require much of an immediate contribution from the youngster. If Hartenstein can stay overseas for a few seasons and develop before coming over, he’ll be in a better position to make an impact in the NBA.
Height: 7-0
Weight: 225 lbs
Date of Birth: 05/05/1999
Team: Zalgiris, Germany
Hometown: Eugene, OR
DraftExpress (http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Isaiah-Hartenstein-81574/)
FansSided NBADraft: 2017 NBA Mock Draft, Week 12: The Lakers keep their pick
Chris Stone, 9 hours ago [AKA 26 January 2017]
29
Isaiah Hartenstein
C, Zalgiris
Isaiah Hartenstein is another 7-footer with an enticing offensive skill set and some level of defensive potential. The 18-year old is at his best attacking other bigs off the dribble. He’s fluid with the ball in his hands and can use his shiftiness to draw fouls on opposing big men or get to the basket for an easy bucket. His ability to create his own shot is a rare skill for a player of his stature. Hartenstein is also an improving 3-point shooter, although he is currently too active from behind the arc for what his percentages are. He’s made just 30.8 percent of his 3s for Zalgiris this season. Some of his struggles are the result of a questionable shooting form that he’ll need to improve on.
Defensively, his athleticism is intriguing as it may ultimately give him the potential to defend smaller players on switches for periods of time. Right now, though, Hartenstein doesn’t have much to offer on that end. He’s an ok, but not great rebounder. He doesn’t block many shots and doesn’t seem to have the length to develop into a consistent rim protector either. His attention to detail is lacking. Hartenstein will need plenty of coaching to improve on the defensive end.
San Antonio feels like a logical landing spot given that the team won’t require much of an immediate contribution from the youngster. If Hartenstein can stay overseas for a few seasons and develop before coming over, he’ll be in a better position to make an impact in the NBA.