Dragan Bender
Measurements
7'1" 225 lbs 7'2" wingspan 18 years old
Pro comparison
Similar to Kristaps Porzingis and Omri Casspi
Strengths
Bender is a tantalizing prospect who is a fast and quick for his size. He moves well laterally on defense, but struggles handling stronger players in the post. His shot has improved and will continue to improve with NBA coaching. His post and offensive moves are limited, but again that will improve with coaching and more game experience. His low vertical hurts him when contending for rebounds, but he is a quick leaper when contesting shots. Bender is very coordinated and is able to get a rebound and push the ball himself. He has the makings of a stretch 4 who can be a playmaker at times. For now Bender is only 18 years old and will be somewhat of a project, but he has all the tools to be a good player.
7'1" 225 lbs 7'2" wingspan 18 years old
Pro comparison
Similar to Kristaps Porzingis and Omri Casspi
Strengths
- Height
- Length
- Fluid athlete
- Defensive potential
- Shooting potential
- Great dribbler for his size
- Youth
- Coordination
- Strength
- Raw offensive game
- Vertical (27.5" max vert)
- Feel for the game
Bender is a tantalizing prospect who is a fast and quick for his size. He moves well laterally on defense, but struggles handling stronger players in the post. His shot has improved and will continue to improve with NBA coaching. His post and offensive moves are limited, but again that will improve with coaching and more game experience. His low vertical hurts him when contending for rebounds, but he is a quick leaper when contesting shots. Bender is very coordinated and is able to get a rebound and push the ball himself. He has the makings of a stretch 4 who can be a playmaker at times. For now Bender is only 18 years old and will be somewhat of a project, but he has all the tools to be a good player.