Nassir Little - Draft Profile
Size - 6'6 - 221 pounds
Age - 18
Position - SF / PF
DE Rank - 1st overall
DE Mock - 2nd
Grades
Inside Scoring C+
Mid Range C-
3 Point B-
Playmaking B-
Prem D B-
Post D C-
Rebound C
Athlete A
IQ C+
Potential A+
OVR B
Strength
Nassir many believe has the most potential in the class and is a elite athlete. He can shoot 3's and play some small 4. He can also defend and should be able to guard 2 through 4. He isn't the polished player that some of the other elite players are. If he can reach his full potential someone could get a huge steal that likely drops a bit as we get closer to the draft.
Weakness
He isn't the complete player like R.J is as he cant score inside and doesn't have the basketball IQ that some of the other elite SF's has. His mid range shot needs some work as does his rebounding. He is more of a 3rd or 4th scoring option on a playoff team.
How does he fit with Trae Young ?
He is a decent fit since he can defend and shoot some 3's. It doesn't seem like he will be able to guard many PG's so another true defensive minded G would need to be brought in. Ideally I think your first pick is either a rim protecting big or a wing that can defend and help take the scoring load of Trae.
How does he fit with current roster ?
He is a bad fit with the current team as the Hawks need a 3 that can play 2 where as he is a 3 that plays the 4. He doesn't really give you anything that Prince doesn't already since they are similar players and you can easily sign Prince to a extension. You can't have Little, Prince and Collins be the long-term frontcourt because you don't have a rim protecting and defense big man. If the Mavs pick ends up being 7th and you can get him that's one thing. If your own pick lands in the top 4 its hard to see Little being the pick as the fit just isn't good and he doesn't bring anything new to the table.
* all ratings based off my scout who is graded an A