No. 3 – Aleksej Pokusevski, Olympiacos B
While Pokusevski is a true 7-footer, he’s also rail-thin at just 200 pounds, and not exactly a traditional NBA center physically. But his young age (18 years old), excellent passing, rim protection, and rebounding in particular ought to get any GM’s attention.
Throw in he’s a solid and willing 3-point shot at 32.1 % at 4.1 attempts per game, and you could see an exceptional player with the right setting and some luck. He can put the ball on the floor and run with it when the opportunity presents itself as well.
He’ll need to bulk up, improve his finishing and increase his trips to the line, but at such a young age, even a season in an NBA training regimen should have noticeable effects on his game. While there’s a chance he’ll get picked up before he falls to Boston’s range, he’s a prospect worth keeping tabs on.