Measurables:
- Age: 23
- Height: 7’7″
- Wingspan: 8’2.5″
- Weight: 288 LBs
Strengths:
One of the largest humans on the planet. At least 6 Inches taller than almost every NBA player.
Efficient scorer in the paint (74.8 FG%).
Great Shot blocker/Rebounder. Tough to score on in the paint.
Actually somewhat fluid given his size.
Weaknesses:
Struggles at the FT line (36.2%). Hacko-a-Tacko could be a problem.
Will never be able to play 25-30 minutes consistently.
Has shown flashes of a jumper, but nowhere near NBA ready.
Doesn’t offer much as a playmaker.
Quicker than expected, but will still struggle mightily with guarding perimeter players.
NBA Comparison:
Manute Bol
Situational shot blockers who can completely change the playing style of a game for small increments. Don’t offer a ton offensively, but can get rebounds and use their size to get high percentage looks. Tacko will need to improve as a FT shooter before he can step on an NBA floor.
NBA Draft Outlook:
Tacko could really go anywhere in the second. Likely the 40-55 Range.
Ideal Fits:
Clippers at 48 or 56:
Boban had a lot of success on the Clippers and Fall could have a similar role. They have a pretty balance roster with depth at every position, so why not take a flier on a potential game altering backup center?
Boston at 51:
Boston has had a lot of talent over the past 5 years, but they haven’t had a great shot blocker since Kevin Garnett. Fall could come in situationally behind Horford and clog up the paint. Stevens is one of the best basketball minds in the league and would utilize Fall as well as anyone. The Celtics have too much depth to reasonably get any production year one out of the 51st pick. Fall offers a potential role-filler.
Knicks at 55:
Knicks are reportedly very interested in Fall at 55. With Mitchell Robinson as the only Center on the roster entering next season, Fall could play a decent amount on a potential playoff team if he can figure it out from the FT line.
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