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My friend @mikyberra asked me yesterday to "introduce" Gabriel Deck to #ThunderUp 
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I'm not going to do a full scouting report but I will point out what are the most interesting aspects of his game thinking about its translation in the NBA.
fans.I'm not going to do a full scouting report but I will point out what are the most interesting aspects of his game thinking about its translation in the NBA.
Deck is a versatile inside-out combo forward who plays mostly off ball.
Smart, intuitive player who knows how the defense reacts in certain situations, which allows him to be a very efficient cutter.
Not an athletic finisher, but he's good at absorbing contact and drawing fouls
Smart, intuitive player who knows how the defense reacts in certain situations, which allows him to be a very efficient cutter.
Not an athletic finisher, but he's good at absorbing contact and drawing fouls
Shooting profile might be the crossroad of his NBA career. Form is atypical but touch is there, making him a reliable shooter who knocks 3s from corners (42% in c&s situations)
It will be important how he's going to adapt to closeout situations against more athletic defenders.
It will be important how he's going to adapt to closeout situations against more athletic defenders.
The most interesting aspect of his game is the ability to play back to the basket.
He's a bully against smaller players, has a lot of moves and counters to use.
In a heavy-switch league this ability could be crucial in some span of the game, mostly because...
He's a bully against smaller players, has a lot of moves and counters to use.
In a heavy-switch league this ability could be crucial in some span of the game, mostly because...
...he's a terrific (and fun) low post playmaker.
Great passing skills w/both hands, awareness and unique feel to manipulate defense from secondary transition and half-court.
Thunder are going full european-style with him, Maledon, Poku and (soon) Micic. Enjoy the experience!
Great passing skills w/both hands, awareness and unique feel to manipulate defense from secondary transition and half-court.
Thunder are going full european-style with him, Maledon, Poku and (soon) Micic. Enjoy the experience!
