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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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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND – NOVEMBER 30: LaMelo Ball of the Hawks reacts during the round 9 NBL match between the New Zealand Breakers and the Illawarra Hawks at Spark Arena on November 30, 2019 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Anthony Au-Yeung/Getty Images) /

125. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. PG. Australia/USA. LaMelo Ball. player. 4

Measurables:

Position: Point guard

Height: 6’7

Weight: 190

Wingspan: 6’10

Overview:

Tremendous passing guard with great size and an unorthodox jump shot. Question marks aplenty but could easily the best point guard in the class.

NBA Outlook:

Tall point guards who can rebound and pass are the future, and Ball fits that mold nicely. He needs to find consistency in his jumper (recent workout videos will tell you he has) and perimeter defense. The latter I have less faith in.

Player Comparison:

A tall Ricky Rubio who’s not afraid to shoot from deep.

Fit With Atlanta Hawks:

Can Trae Young and LaMelo Ball co-exist? They could, certainly, but should they? Both project to be among the league’s best playmakers and a two-point guard offense sounds intriguing on paper. It really just boils down to you think the Hawks should spend a top-five pick on an experiment or a proven fit.