Swedish wing Bobi Klintman, a projected first-round decide, advised ESPN he has submitted paperwork to the NBA workplace to make himself eligible for the 2024 draft.
“I consider I’m prepared for the subsequent problem, which is the NBA,” Klintman advised ESPN. “It has been a purpose since I used to be younger. I’ve at all times tried to problem myself to play on the highest degree I can, whether or not in Europe, in highschool, school, or now the Australian NBL.”
Klintman, ranked No. 22 within the ESPN 100 amongst NBA draft prospects, is trying to turn into the primary Swedish participant drafted within the first spherical.
Klintman spent this previous season in Australia with the Cairns Taipans as a part of the NBL’s Subsequent Stars program. He averaged 9.7 factors and 4.8 rebounds in 21 minutes per sport, capturing 36% on 3s. He joined Cairns after electing to depart Wake Forest College following his freshman season.
“I hope that NBA groups that watched me noticed I wasn’t afraid to tackle a problem,” Klintman mentioned. “The trail I took is one just a few gamers are keen to take. It is tougher than the faculty route. Hopefully NBA groups noticed that I am robust. I am able to play via ache if wanted. I needed to show I might excel enjoying a bodily model of basketball, and I consider I did that.”
At 6-foot-10, Klintman has spectacular dimension, size and explosiveness for a fringe prospect. He can play the small ahead or energy ahead positions whereas providing versatility as a 3-point shooter, above-the-rim finisher and defensive playmaker. He was productive towards high-level competitors this season and has the potential to proceed to develop as he good points power and expertise long run.
The NBA draft will probably be held over two days in New York Metropolis on June 26 and 27. The primary spherical will probably be carried out on the Barclays Middle in Brooklyn, adopted by the second spherical the subsequent day at ESPN’s studio in decrease Manhattan.
Jonathan Givony is an NBA draft skilled and the founder and co-owner of DraftExpress.com, a non-public scouting and analytics service utilized by NBA, NCAA and worldwide groups.
