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

By Dallin Duffy

SOUTH BEND, IN - MARCH 04: Devin Vassell #24 of the Florida State Seminoles is seen during the game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Purcell Pavilion on March 4, 2020 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
SOUTH BEND, IN - MARCH 04: Devin Vassell #24 of the Florida State Seminoles is seen during the game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Purcell Pavilion on March 4, 2020 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CA – NOVEMBER 22: Onyeka Okongwu #21 of the USC Trojans gets past Quinton Rose #1 of the Temple Owls for a dunk in the second half at Galen Center on November 22, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by John McCoy/Getty Images) /

PF/C. USC. Onyeka Okongwu. 7. player. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. 519

Measurables:

Position: Power forward/center

Height: 6’9

Weight: 245

Wingspan: 7’1

Overview:

Textbook rim-running forward who has a knack for blocking shots.

NBA Outlook:

Okongwu plays like a center on defense and a small forward on offense, leaving his NBA position a bit up in the air. He may work best as a small-ball five but may be too weak to defend the high-end big men.

Player Comparison:

I’ve tried to avoid the low-hanging fruit on the rest of the comparisons, but Oknogwu’s comparison to Bam Adebayo is pretty spot on – just like everyone else on the internet is saying.

Fit With Atlanta Hawks:

Oknogwu’s versatility on both ends makes him a better frontcourt fit than Obi Toppin or James Wiseman, but the fit still isn’t perfect. As a backup to John Collins, Okongwu can polish his game while fighting for rim-run looks.