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Bobi Klintman showed off range, passing in debut with Pistons in Las Vegas

Bobi Klintman turned in a productive effort with the Pistons on Saturday in his debut game in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas.

Rookie Bobi Klintman turned in a productive effort with the Detroit Pistons on Saturday in his debut game in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Klintman produced 13 points, five rebounds, five assists and one steal in a 94-81 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers at the Thomas & Mack Center. He finished by shooting 5-of-10 from the field, including 3-of-7 from 3-point range, in 28 minutes of action.

The 37th pick shot the ball well from beyond the arc and played with great confidence and decisiveness on that end of the court. He made several great reads to keep the ball moving on offense and find teammates for open shot attempts.

The Pistons were led by Ron Holland II, who scored 15 points and seven rebounds. Tolu Smith and Aaron Estrada both added 12 points and Daniss Jenkins chipped in 10 points and five assists in their first of at least five games in the desert.

Prior to the contest on Saturday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reported that the Pistons reportedly agreed to sign Klintman to a four-year, $7.99 million rookie contract. The first two years of the deal are reportedly guaranteed.

Klintman was highly touted for his offensive versatility as a player who can handle the ball in transition, rebound and shoot from deep. He had each of those traits on display, along with his ability on defense after altering several shots and passes.

He and the Pistons will return to action on Monday against Houston.

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Bobi Klintman: NBA draft scouting report and intel

2003 | 6’10 | 225 lbs | 7’1 WS Team: Cairns Taipans (Australia) Agent: Michael Tellem Best aggregate mock draft rank: 21 / Worst rank: NR 2023-24 stats: In 2023-24, Klintman averaged 9.7 points, 4.8 rebounds, 0.7 assists, 0.8 steals, and 0.5 blocks …

2003 | 6’10 | 225 lbs | 7’1 WS

Team: Cairns Taipans (Australia)

Agent: Michael Tellem

Best aggregate mock draft rank: 21 / Worst rank: NR

2023-24 stats:

In 2023-24, Klintman averaged 9.7 points, 4.8 rebounds, 0.7 assists, 0.8 steals, and 0.5 blocks per game. He shot 44.3 percent from the field and 35.7 percent from three.

Projected first-round pick Bobi Klintman declares for 2024 NBA draft

Klintman averaged 9.7 points and 4.8 rebounds on 36% shooting from 3-point range in 23 games with the Cairns Taipans in the NBL.

Bobi Klintman, who played this season with the Cairns Taipans of the National Basketball League, announced Friday on Instagram that he has declared for the 2024 NBA draft.

Klintman, who was born in Sweden, averaged 9.7 points and 4.8 rebounds on 36% shooting from 3-point range in 23 games with the Taipans. He registered two 20-point games, including a season-high 24 points and seven rebounds on Dec. 25.

The 21-year-old joined the NBL after playing one season at Wake Forest. He averaged 5.3 points and 4.5 rebounds and became the first freshman in program history since Tim Duncan in 1994 to record a double-double in the ACC Tournament (17 points, 11 rebounds).

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Klintman is projected to be a first-round pick this year in the NBA draft. He is highly touted for his defensive ability and offers great versatility as a player who can handle the ball in transition, rebound and shoot from deep.

The 6-foot-10 forward was invited to the draft combine last year but eventually withdrew from the competition. He was viewed as a likely second-round pick and ultimately opted to play in the NBL to improve his draft stock.

Klintman will likely return to the United States to begin preparing for the draft now that the Taipans’ season is over. He figures to be among the prospects invited to the combine in May.

The 2024 NBA draft will occur June 26-27 in New York City.

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2024 NBA Mock Draft: Latest first-round projections at midway point of season

Rookie Wire took a look at the 2024 NBA draft class and where the top prospects stand as of Feb. 1.

The top NBA draft prospects worldwide have collectively reached the second halves of their respective seasons as they look to showcase themselves in front of scouts and executives.

The class this year has seen several players help their stock, while others have struggled and fallen down draft boards. Some players have also dealt with recent injuries and other factors that have prevented them from reaching their potential.

The draft is widely considered open at the top of the board, with several prospects in the conversation to be the first selection. Unlike last year, when Victor Wembanyama was the consensus No. 1 pick, there is no clear-cut choice this year.

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Prospects will continue to see their standing fluctuate over the remaining two-plus months of action on the court as scouts have more time to evaluate them. The sheer unknown atop the draft board should create plenty of storylines to follow over the remainder of the season.

The NBA announced on Wednesday that the draft will be expanded to a two-night format, with the first round set to take place on June 26 at the Barclays Center. The second round will be at ESPN’s Seaport District Studios in New York the following night.

Rookie Wire looked at the class and where the top prospects stand at this point of the season. The order was determined by the reverse order of the NBA standings as of Feb. 1.

Note: Player fit wasn’t necessarily taken into account with each pick. Pick protections and other notes courtesy of Tankathon.

Former Wake Forest forward Bobi Klintman to play 2023-24 season in NBL

Former Wake Forest forward Bobi Klintman has signed to play next season with the Cairns Taipans of the National Basketball League.

Former Wake Forest forward Bobi Klintman has signed a contract to play the 2023-24 season with the Cairns Taipans of the National Basketball League, the team announced.

Klintman, who was born in Malmo, Sweden, withdrew from the 2023 NBA draft ahead of the 5 p.m. EDT deadline on Monday. He was considered a potential first-round pick after a solid freshman campaign but opted to play abroad for one year in the NBL.

He signed with the Taipans as part of the Next Stars program, a plan introduced by the NBL to give top prospects a way to play professionally. Players such LaMelo Ball, Josh Giddey, Ousmane Dieng and RJ Hampton, have also utilized the program.

The 6-foot-10 Klintman averaged 5.3 points and 4.5 rebounds on 36.8% shooting from 3-point range last season. He became the first Wake Forest freshman since Tim Duncan in 1994 to record a double-double in the ACC Tournament (17 points, 11 rebounds).

The decision to play in the NBL was likely made to further develop and improve his draft stock for next year when he could be a lottery pick. The league boasts several former NBA players, which should help prepare Klintman for the next level.

The Taipans have had several notable players in the past, including Torrey Craig, Tony Mitchell and Scottie Wilbekin. The group is coached by Australian Adam Forde and has also signed Taran Armstrong, Bul Kuol, Tahjere McCall and Sam Waardenburg for next season.

They will tip off the 2023-24 season on Sept. 30.

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Bobi Klintman to withdraw from NBA draft, pursue other pro options

Klintman will reportedly withdraw from the 2023 NBA draft and pursue other professional options for next season.

Former Wake Forest forward Bobi Klintman will reportedly withdraw from the 2023 NBA draft and pursue other professional options for the 2023-24 season, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.

Klintman, who was born in Malmo, Sweden, averaged 5.3 points and 4.5 rebounds on 36.8% shooting from 3-point range last season. He became the first Wake Forest freshman since Tim Duncan in 1994 to record a double-double in the ACC Tournament (17 points, 11 rebounds).

The 6-foot-10 forward was considered a potential first-round pick this year and was even rumored to have received a draft promise from a team. He will instead turn pro and play elsewhere, perhaps in the United States or Australia.

He had until 5 p.m. EDT to withdraw from the draft.

The decision to skip the draft was likely made in order to further develop and improve his stock for next year when he could be a lottery pick. He will now have the opportunity to play against tougher competition in another league, such as the G League or National Basketball League.

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2023 NBA Mock Draft 5.0: 58 projections after the early entry withdrawal deadline

Rookie Wire took a look at where the next draft class stands following the early entry withdrawal deadline.

The NBA pre-draft process crossed another important checkpoint on the schedule with the early entry withdrawal deadline coming and going this week.

Prospects had the opportunity to test the waters and meet with teams to gain feedback on their potential draft stock. To maintain their remaining college eligibility, they had to withdraw from consideration by 11:59 p.m. EDT on Wednesday.

The deadline saw several potential second-round picks withdraw from the draft and return to school. With name, image and likeness playing a prevalent role in college basketball, players were likely swayed to stay one more year to work on their games and capitalize financially.

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The 2024 draft is also projected to be weaker than in past years, which also may have played a role in some players opting against turning pro. They likely believe they will have a greater chance of being a first-round pick next year.

With several players off the board, teams can prioritize workouts and interviews with those individuals remaining in the draft. As a result, players’ stock will continue to fluctuate with less than three weeks to go until the draft.

Rookie Wire took a look at where the draft stands following the early entry withdrawal deadline. Team needs were taken into consideration for these picks.

Brooklyn Nets projected to take Bobi Klintman with 21st overall pick in 2023 NBA Draft

In Bleacher Report’s latest mock draft, the Brooklyn Nets are projected to take Bobi Klintman with the 21st overall pick.

As the Brooklyn Nets, and the rest of the league, prepare for the 2023 NBA Draft, there have been numerous mock drafts that have come out to give some indication of where players are going and where teams are leaning. In Bleacher Report‘s latest mock draft, the Nets are projected to take Wake Forest freshman forward Bobi Klintman with the 21st overall pick.

Klintman, a 6’10” 225-pound forward from Malmo, Sweden went to Wake Forest after becoming one of the higher rated forwards in the country after attending Sunrise Christian Academy in Kansas. At Wake Forest, Klintman played in 33 games, but only started in five contests that came towards the end of the season.

As of right now, what Klintman brings to the table for any team that drafts him is a smooth outside shot accompanied by fluid mechanics and the potential to be a versatile defender at the next level. However, some of his more glaring weaknesses are strength (specifically finishing at the rim) and being consistent on the defensive end of the floor.

If Klintman is able to improve his three-point shot to make it more consistent, he can be a good fit next to center Nic Claxton in due time. Here is a video breakdown of Klintman’s tape by Adam Spinella:

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Rumor: Pacers have made a first-round promise to Bobi Klintman

Rumors are swirling that the Pacers have made a first-round draft promise to Klintman.

After he withdrew from the NBA draft combine last week, rumors began to swirl that Wake Forest freshman Bobi Klintman had received a first-round guarantee from a team.

We may now know which team made that promise.

According to nbadraft.net, the Indiana Pacers have reportedly come to an agreement with Klintman. The Pacers have three first-round picks (Nos. 7, 26 and 29) this year and could target him with the 26th or 29th pick.

The full explanation of the situation:

We are hearing that the Pacers are the team with a promise in place with Klintman. The Pacers have picks at 7, 26, 29 and 32, and the most likely of the three that Indiana would use on the high-upside prospect would seem to be at 26. Indiana is a young team and can afford to draft a project-type of player like Klintman to develop for the future.

Klintman was among the 78 prospects invited to participate in the combine last week in Chicago, Illinois. He initially declared for the draft with the option to return to school, but will apparently keep his name in and forgo his remaining eligibility.

The 6-foot-10 forward has climbed draft boards rapidly over the past couple of months. The Pacers, with multiple first-round picks, make sense as a destination.

Klintman, who was born in Malmo, Sweden, averaged 5.3 points and 4.5 rebounds on 36.8% shooting from 3-point range. He became the first Wake Forest freshman since Tim Duncan in 1994 to record a double-double in the ACC Tournament (17 points, 11 rebounds).

He is viewed as one of the most intriguing prospects in the draft. His counting stats don’t necessarily jump off the page, but he can do a little bit of everything. He is still raw in terms of his ability, but developing in an NBA system will help him in the future.

With the draft one month away, it will certainly be worth monitoring the situation.

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What players do mocks see the Boston Celtics taking in the 2023 NBA draft?

Take a look at a sampling of recent NBA mock drafts to see what the experts are projecting Boston to take.

With the NBA’s draft lottery for this season now firmly behind us, the folks who make a living trying to project what the Boston Celtics and the other 29 teams in the league are going to do at the 2023 NBA draft. And with that draft lottery comes a bit of certainty for the Celtics in terms of where they will be picking in the second round.

Boston had made moves last offseason to use their first round pick for this year’s big event on a trade, getting back a set of complex pick protections that ensured that they would be selecting only in the second round. Now, with the draft lottery done, the second-rounder Boston will use falls No. 35 overall courtesy of the Portland Trail Blazers.

Let’s take a look at a sampling of recent NBA mock drafts to see what the experts are projecting Boston to take.