Thabo Sefolosha - 2006 NBA Draft Prospect
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Thabo Sefolosha Small Forward (Rank: #10) | 6-6, 215 | Age: 25 Switzerland () Hometown: Vevey, Switzerland | 
Selected by: PhiladelphiaRound: 1 Pick (Overall): 13 (13) |
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Chad Ford's Analysis: We've had Sefolosha going to the Bulls for several weeks and they finally got their guy. The Bulls have traded the No. 16 to the Sixers for Sefolosha. They need a big two guard and Sefolosha is a great fit -- though, in my opinion, not as great as Ronnie Brewer. Sefolosha is very solid in every aspect of the game. He can shoot, play point forward, play defense and get up and down the floor. And he's ready to play now. Draft Projection: Lottery to mid-first round Similarities: Josh Howard Notes: We've been writing about Switzerland's Thabo Sefolosha for the last several years and it looks as though some of the potential is finally starting to turn into production. He is playing in the Italian League and having a career season, averaging 12 ppg and 6.9 rpg for Angelico Biella. He's shooting 41 percent from three this season. Positives: Sefolosha is a lean 6-foot-6 athletic swingman who excels in the open floor. He's an excellent ball handler and passer who has really improved his shot over the past season. Very long. Good at just about every aspect of the game. Excellent basketball IQ. Negatives: He still needs to work on his shooting off the dribble and needs to continue to add strength, but add his name to a list of international players teams are intrigued by for the late first round. Summary: Tradition says a few teams late in the draft won't want a rookie on their roster and would prefer to develop their asset in Europe. Sefolosha is the type of player who will get a long look in that type of situation. Could go to a team like the Suns at No. 21, the Lakers at No. 26 or the Knicks at No. 29. Scouts Inc. Evaluation: One of the top international wing players in the draft, Sefolosha had a very productive season in Italy. At 6-6, he gives you a lot of options on the wing. He is an excellent ball-handler and passer. He's very good in the open court and finishes well when he gets to the basket. With his athletic frame and ability to score, he's a bit like a poor man's Jason Richardson. He has good ability to come off downscreens and make shots and is tough to deal with in the open court. Because most of his jumpers came off ball-reversals and spot-ups, he needs to work on his ball-handling, especially shooting the ball off of the dribble. NBA teams could also utilize Sefolosha as a post-up wing, making him a tough player to guard.
There has not been as much talk about Sefolosha, who is being overshadowed by guys like Bargnani, Splitter, Fernandez and Rodriquez. But Sefolosha has the potential to have as good an NBA career as any international player in his draft. Look for him to go late in the first round.
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