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Atlanta Hawks NBA Draft Big Board 1.0 – Player Comps For 30 Players

By Dallin Duffy

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France’s Theo Maledon tries a shot at the point guard contest during an All Star Game basketball match of the French Ligue Nationale de Basket (LNB) between a selection of the best international players from the Pro A league against a selection of the best French players, at the AccorHotels Arena, in Paris on December 29, 2018. – The LNB All Star Game is an exhibition match between a team of the best French players and a team of the best international players of the French Elite basketball league. (Photo by Lucas BARIOULET / AFP) (Photo credit should read LUCAS BARIOULET/AFP via Getty Images) /

Scouting Report. PG. 30. Pick Analysis. France. Theo Maldedon. player. 125

Measurables

Position: Point Guard

Height: 6’4

Weight: 174 lbs

Wingspan: 6’8

Overview:

Maledon was thought to closer to a lottery pick than a second-round pick, but here we are. The French point guard had a mediocre season for ASVEL, showing a genuine lack of some fundamentals and polish on others. He’s made it clear he doesn’t want to be a euro-stash player, but he might need some G-League time to develop up to his max potential.

NBA Outlook:

At his current state, Maledon is a floor general with solid basketball IQ on both ends. His ceiling in the NBA relies on his ability to hit shots both inside and out, and adding muscle to avoid being pushed around on D.

Player Comparison:

Tony Parker has been the all-too-easy comparison for Maledon, as not are they both french one guards, Parker has served as his mentor in the Euro League. A more likely player comparison is someone like Michael Carter-Williams or Elfrid Payton.

Fit With the Atlanta Hawks:

Maldeon will be at his best running a second unit and the Hawks are in search of a backup point guard. He has the potential to be a starting level guard on both ends of the court, but the Hawks – who are likely to be playoff hunting – may prefer a more established player to back up Trae Young.