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Isaac Okoro Scouting Report- Atlanta Hawks Draft Prospect

By Ryan Kerley

AUBURN, ALABAMA - FEBRUARY 12: Isaac Okoro #23 of the Auburn Tigers reacts in the first half against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Auburn Arena on February 12, 2020 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
AUBURN, ALABAMA - FEBRUARY 12: Isaac Okoro #23 of the Auburn Tigers reacts in the first half against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Auburn Arena on February 12, 2020 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /
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LEXINGTON, KY – FEBRUARY 29: Isaac Okoro #23 of the Auburn Tigers is seen during the game against the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena on February 29, 2020 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /

Fit with the Atlanta Hawks:

Okoro makes a lot of sense for the Hawks. He can come in and be a part of the wing rotation immediately. On the other hand, Atlanta drafted De’Andre Hunter and Cam Reddish last year. All three of them have similar roles on the defensive side of the ball and play similar positions. Okoro would immediately be the best defender out of the three of them and would compete for starting minutes.

Where he doesn’t fit perfectly is offensively. Having shooters alongside Trae Young is important for spacing and scoring. Okoro is not a great shooter. Coach Pierce and the rest of the staff would be pressed to develop his offensive abilities in order for him to excel in Atlanta’s system. If the Hawks do not land in the top three picks when the NBA lottery takes place, Okoro should be at or near the top of their board.

The Bottom Line:

Isaac Okoro wasn’t projected to be a one-and-done prospect coming out of high school. He played his way into being one of the top ten prospects in what is considered a weak draft class. His defensive potential is maybe the highest out of any player in the class: he can be an All-NBA defender if he reaches that potential. His youth and athleticism may just be enough for a rebuilding team to take a chance on him in the top ten picks.

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Should the Atlanta Hawks draft Isaac Okoro?