The Phoenix Suns selected Croatian forward Dragan Bender with the No. 4 overall pick of the 2016 NBA draft on Thursday night.
Player profile:
Age: 18
Height/weight: 7-foot-1, 216 pounds
Chad Ford's Big Board ranking -- No. 6: "He has turned himself into a very good shooter. He protects the rim, moves his feet well laterally and, though we didn't see it much at Maccabi, is also an excellent passer." More (Insider)
Kevin Pelton's stats and scouting ranking -- Not ranked: More (Insider)
Scouting report -- positives:
Versatile big man can play the 3, 4 & 5
High basketball IQ
Scouting report -- negatives:
Needs to add strength
Needs a more consistent jump shot
Read the full scouting report (Insider)
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