The 2023 rookie draft scheduled to be held on June 23 (Korean time) is called the ‘Victor Wembanyama Draft’. Victor Wembanyama, one of the top talents in NBA history, is drawing all attention.
However, there are some promising players who are not noticed because they are overshadowed by Wembanyama. If you’re not a fan of the San Antonio Spurs, who secured the first pick, maybe it’s wise to focus on the prospects below them.
There are so many attractive prospects in this draft. Draft depth is also evaluated as a great draft.
Arthur Thompson is a promising prospect to be analyzed in the fifth round of ‘Scouting Report’. As Amen Thompson and his twins, it is noteworthy that the two players participated in this draft together. Both players have similar playstyles, and their top picks are certain. It’s a twin war.
“I am a twin” Arthur Thompson Profile
Name: Arthur Thompson/ Date of Birth: January 30, 2003/ Physical condition: 201cm 99kg/ Position: SG, SF
Graduated from Pinecrest High School/ Overtime Elite League Membership
: Overtime Elite League Champion 2 times (2022., 2023), Overtime Elite Finals MVP 2 times (2022, 2023), Overtime Elite League MVP (2023)
Records: Average 16.3 points, 7.1 rebounds, 6.1 assists in 16 games played / Field shooting rate 48.1% / 3-point shooting success rate 29.8%/ Free throw success rate 66.2%
▲ Advantages
He has very good physical condition, wing resources, and explosive athletic ability. In this draft, along with the twins Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore, he is evaluated as the best in athletic ability. Vertical jump and speed are all top-notch among draft motives.안전놀이터
He can play an active role as the core of the team’s quick attack. He can participate as a fast-breaking ball handler and can also be used as a finishing resource. He is also very good at finishing alley-oops. It is a resource that can show fantastic compatibility with a team with a good fast attack.
altruistic The ball possession time is not long, and the cut movement is very good in off-the-ball situations.
He also has assist skills. His vision for reading the game is very good, as evidenced by his 5.1 assists per game. When the help defense comes, the timing to subtract the pass is very good.
His defensive potential is also quite good. His vertical jump is good, so he can block the opponent’s shot excellently.