Donovan Clingan Scouting Report | 2024 NBA Draft Breakdowns

[@IsoSnakeFarm]

1:20 is an insane clip. Deters 3 different ball handlers from even taking shots in 5 seconds...

[@NVRDYING]

Looks like Anthony Davis

[@edgames7475]

He is what I call a 'basic center'. One that every team needs but not very exciting to have/draft. I don't have him as high as current mock drafts do (no.3???) but wouldn't be surprised if he goes that high given how big men are sort of on a comeback.

[@TippedScale]

Everyone wants the next Hakeem

[@Veentalksball]

@@TippedScaleclingan doesn’t have 1% of Hakeems offensive ability tho

[@hillbilly21960]

Clingon ,Jaren Jackson, Marcus smart, Vince Williams,and gg Jackson might be the best defensive lineup ever.

[@b80-s9i]

My guy...welcome to Portland big fella!!! 💪😎👍

[@bozhang3368]

Right on time for Clingan. The slow pace of playoff actually looks great for Clingan to fit in the current NBA.

[@QuaiChandler-nn5du]

Name the current playoff big man he looks better than? The NBA playoffs is just so loaded.

[@sumpeoplebelike4873]

@@QuaiChandler-nn5du Zubac

[@QuaiChandler-nn5du]

@@sumpeoplebelike4873 He just got an efficient 20 and 15 literally last game.

[@look_at_kai]

Nurkic fs​@@QuaiChandler-nn5du

[@sumpeoplebelike4873]

@@QuaiChandler-nn5du For 1. hes inconsistent, and for 2. Clingan can do everything he does and better at his young age.

[@ChristopherMosley-dj3kt]

Your breakdowns are near flawless bro

[@pierceliu9914]

High iq players are so valuable but highly underrated. Funny how people would say Dillingham is a top 3 pick but don’t think Clingan would be an extremely impactful player

[@tobygreen4257]

People are dumb for the most part. The draft is about potential

[@alexandreazevedo9906]

Hey King, we need Castle next 🙏

[@SteelHazeSouls]

As a Wolves fan, this is a player that should go top 3 in this draft. Defense, size, and skill wins games.

[@BradDanyluk]

I think one of the more telling parts was your mentioning him playing an important role, and saying that most of the good teams have this, but I find myself concerned that he fills a role that doesn't need filling. If I'm drafting high, do I want a guy that probably tops out as the 25th best big in the league? Like Walker Kessler is an incredible rim protector who hasn't been able to get above 25 minutes a night on a bad team. To me (WAY less familiar with his game) he seems like the type of guy you love to grab in the 20s, but I just don't see the value in the top 10. But then, maybe this year really is that bad

[@cardpuller17]

The Wizards have the number 2 pick and no big man. They also lack his defensive presence.

[@somealias-zs1bw]

He's more like a Gobert with offensive potential. You take a DPOY with an offensive game in the top 10 of every draft ever.

[@rifraf1717]

I think the problem with having players like Clingan is mainly 1) he doesnt have body control when carrying the ball 2) he resolves this by relying on solely his upper body to power through the post offensively 3) it's usually a low percentage outcome that may lead to turnovers which looking at his games...his post possessions did in fact lead to higher volume turnover fastbreaks. He only has one thing which is nice, footwork when setting up for a block...but he's simply a physically imposing center with no explosion who's ceiling could be Brad Miller but most likely end up being another type of Perkins

[@juandixonformvp]

You know Brad Miller is not a 7-footer right? Clingan is 7-2 with an insane reach.

[@wz00dling]

Welcome to Portland!!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@Hue-Man]

I can see him on the Grizzlies.

[@hdproductions5869]

Him and Jaren Jackson would be unfair! As a blazers fan I want to see clingan in Memphis so bad

[@therockneverstops8261]

Perfect pick for the Golden State Warriors. He can immediately come in and transform their defense next to Draymond Green. His passing, screen setting, and rim finishing is EVERYTHING that they are needing and been looking for since Andrew Bogut retired. Ironically, the Memphis Grizzlies would love him for the same reasons.

[@Jon-BEDM]

Warriors moving up in the draft to top 4 would be wild!

[@topdawg6850]

warriors picking a tall center is never happening

[@therockneverstops8261]

@@Jon-BEDM Clingan is not top 5. Teams know he is not a 30+ mpg Center but a fill-in and thats how the Warriors utilize their Centers.

[@therockneverstops8261]

@@topdawg6850 Why not? If they can trade into the lottery for a pick they definitely should, especially with the cap restrictions they're facing.

[@Jon-BEDM]

@@therockneverstops8261 I don't get why it matters to The Warriors, who don't even have a pick in the 1st round.

[@lashmeliodas58]

Bro can u do a mock draft? Thanks

[@PickpocketJones]

Being over 7' and having a foot injury already scares the heck out of me. I really like him in the NBA otherwise.

[@Jon-BEDM]

Not many people 7’2” can play the game. This dude does everything a winning team needs from a classic big, screening, passing, rim protection. He reminds me of a younger Nurk on offense, a lighter Nurk on D. That’s a pretty good player.

[@Andre25167]

That's a good comp, Nurk with better defense.

[@somealias-zs1bw]

He's a Gobert with better hands on offense. He's only Nurkic if you took Nurkic and made him a completely different player, which I believe defeats the point of making these comparisons. At least go with the old standby: "He reminds me of Larry Bird." lmao

[@Jon-BEDM]

@@somealias-zs1bw true, comparisons can only get you so close. But Nurk is not far off in terms of the kind of role he carves out on offense -- big screens, excellent hands and footwork, kind of slow, poor creativity finishing around basket. Gobert is overshooting his defensive upside in the NBA -- his rim protection instincts look the part but Gobert is on another level, but we shall see. I don't get the Bird reference. But I did watch Nurk play for the better part of a decade and stand by the comparison -- big dude who clogs the lane and has a lot of skill for screening and helping guards set the table. Super valuable player.

[@CarloBarlo69]

He’s MUCH better than Nurk on Defense. Slightly worse scorer than young Nurk. Donovan is a very High IQ, disciplined big man that has shown he can thrive in a legit NBA style system. Live read-and-react plays, seems like a winner and a great teammate to play eith

[@Jon-BEDM]

@@CarloBarlo69 it sure looks that way -- he seemed to practically orchestrate UConn's offense with his passing, and his defensive instincts are special. Nurk was a great defensive backstop, so it's a complement from me to compare a big body to him. But Nurk had lateral mobility issues, especially after his injury, and for some reason seemed to commit at least 1 bad foul a game, sometimes more. To get such an accomplished big, at such a young age, on a rookie scale deal is a spectacular value. Add Deni, a 6' 9" forward with good defense, and the Blazers have the makings of a competent defensive team in the west. As far as the offense goes, having bone-crushing pics set by a skilled big with excellent hands and passing reads is going to seem luxurious after watching Ayton's pick-and-pop, which I am not a fan of. LaMarcus did it to perfection, and even that wasn't a winning offense. My main takeaway here is that Portland's home crowd has no idea what it has been missing since Sabas and Sheed formed that great passing tandem. People are going to love this team if they continue on this vein of building a defensive team with good passers in the front court (Deni is in the 90th % for forward assists). We'll see if the wins pile up, but I for one am excited to see good team ball and frontcourt size return to Rip City. It's about time.

[@luvkichian]

HES A ROCKET

[@CJL1567]

The rumor is that Quin Snyder of the Hawks likes him. Atlanta could theoretically pick him number one, but I think a trade down would be more likely. Sarr vs. Clingan is an interesting conversation.

[@joedubatl]

True I think he’s a hawk

[@TexanByNature88]

Put him next to Chet⚡️

[@grandfury5609]

I just wonder if he's athletic enough when teams switch on him and now he's stuck in a mismatch on the perimeter especially in a playoff series.

[@steefvanburen7985]

Nicola Jokic does it quite often ... Just sealing out the smaller dedender.

[@WarOfWords810]

I can see him with the Bulls. If Lonzo comes back or even with Coby. He’ll get great catches in the PnR. He’ll also look great for their defense.

[@georgehale5133]

Brook Lopez like on defense with quicker feet and potential for offensive improvement, get him Houston!!

[@unclesam6972]

The wemby stopper!

[@UmoInvesting]

He’s going to Houston!

[@wesunselduser154]

I feel like he’s just so slow which makes sense, but I think he would be what people think Rudy gobert is, dominant paint protector who heavily struggles to switch and defend against speed. Also his limited vertical makes me feel like he can give up lobs or boards against the elite athletes but idk. He’s more of an elite bench 5 to me, but I can see him becoming a serviceable starter

[@sportgeek2028]

He’s moved pretty well for his size and nba teams agree I don’t know what you seeing

[@wesunselduser154]

@@sportgeek2028 compare the way he moves on the perimeter or when he’s guarding in space to someone like porzingis, gobert, wemby, lively etc. they’re all much more explosive. Not that he isn’t for his size, just that NBA Players are all athletic demons compared to college

[@leftovers2go198]

Blazers will take him at 7

[@dontbethatguy783]

good call

[@brentcrockton]

Oh wow

[@papayavvv]

Welcome to H-town 🚀 🚀 🚀

[@UmoInvesting]

Facts

[@georgehale5133]

Welcome!

[@MeeftheBeep]

Hopefully not for H towns sake.

[@AkagiRedSun]

Problem is Houston needs shooter. I get they can actually run two big Sengun and Clingan by moving Jabari to 3 on some situations but HOU offemse flow so bad when Jalen is shooting like 17% from the three

[@seymourintl9155]

⁠@@AkagiRedSuntrade Jalen .

[@chrisbaldock5785]

It seems that this draft is strong in defensive big men. Apart from sarr who can shoot.

[@scottmuir6127]

I think he’s a late lottery at best unless a team fits perfectly with him. He could go late 1st round because centers aren’t as valuable as they once were. He’s like Zubach, Kessler

[@UmoInvesting]

Cap a team traded 5 first round picks for a center only a few season ago 🧢

[@astrahl]

Idk man. His lack of being a pick and roll threat leaves him where on offense? Plus a lack of endurance/ physicality I worry about him being as effective as people project him to be.

[@rolsin317]

Raw walker Kessler type of player. Depends on the improvement in the Pros.

[@nicholaslu4069]

His best case scenario might be Brooke Lopez.

[@jungleent9714]

FUTURE ROCKET

[@juliatarter7513]

Yeah in your dreams 😂

[@jerryp2165]

Welcome to SA! 😉

[@bronxshenanigans5302]

He’s a taller Isaiah Hartenstein

[@Jeremywiththejericho]

I hope the hawks are smart enough to get him #1

[@zhongtiger6575]

can he guard giannis?

[@Andre25167]

I heard he can dunk without jumping.

[@BookofJoshua4L]

Do Edey

[@juandixonformvp]

I think a lot of the "he's an average center" comments think he's 6-10 not 7-2.

[@Msjnhjjjj]

Raps need this guy

[@jbwuzhere6819]

He lopes...two left feet. I.Q. seems excellent but shooting touch is an issue.

[@colin_sean]

I'm so much lower on Clingan than consensus. I see a lot of >6'5" guards trying to bump him off his spot and failing miserably, which lead to T/O's, blocks, and steals. Dude's a brick shit house. He was "the immovable object" to most drivers on the PNR. That said, guys in the NBA are going to succeed at bumping him off his spot where others failed. In that scenario, i'm sure he will still be a great defender and ideal drop big but nowhere to the prolific extent that some seem to think. Jaylen Brown or Anthony Edwards going right into his chest with a full head of steam is no fun and I'm not sure how effective he is once he realizes, despite his size and strength, it's not enough for NBA level wings.

[@burleykev]

Blazers got the steal of the draft

[@Breckmin]

Will Atlanta Hawks take Edey at number 1?

[@BloodSasuke101]

I just wanna see Thibs bring out this guys full defensive potential, probably wont happen lmao

[@asianangler]

how's he better than Edey??

[@heavylobster4339]

Not enough people talk about how Clingan played 22.5 mpg last year while Edey played 32 mpg and was his team's focal point on offense. I don't hate Clingan, as he does still have an amazing standing reach and great defensive instincts, but it feels bizarre for people to openly worry about Edey's conditioning and stamina but not Clingan's, when all available data indicates Edey's remarkably well-conditioned given his size, far moreso than Clingan.

[@asianangler]

@@heavylobster4339 exactly. Not like Edey gonna be expect to play 40 min a game as a rookie

[@Nissl61]

Reacts faster/better on defense, more promising passer, two years younger. I say "reacts" because Edey actually put up better speed numbers at the combine, he's just slower by eye out there a lot of the time. Could be an experience thing as he started basketball late.

[@louigillio6246]

if the rockets pass on this dude the spurs will surely pick him up he could be in a dereck lively type of role running the second unit

[@Milton-h4f]

Would be #1 pick if I’m the Hawks’ GM.

[@KD_SWAGGER]

Donovan Clingan won two NCAA Championships. No reason to stay in college.

[@wandameadows5736]

Hawks should pick him but the Hawks are notorious for messing up in the Draft.

[@bongjava4930]

LOL! They should pick Sarr over him.

[@scootover7]

If I'm the Memphis Grizzlies and I fall into the top 4, or he falls to us at 7, I take him.

[@JoyceYu-xp4ye]

NO I HOPE THAT CLINGAN DOES NOT GO TO MEMPHIS, I HOPE HE GOES TO THE KINGS

[@andweback7759]

its super unlikely atp, his stock is a lil too high to fall to the kings at 13. maybe if yall move up in lotto (3.8%) or trade up?

[@scootover7]

@@JoyceYu-xp4ye If somehow the Kings get top 4 they would have a shot at Clingan.

[@johndavis9321]

Absolutely can serve as a solid back up for Steven Adams then can serve as steven's replacement once Adams starts to age

[@Shaneofthefuture]

Yeah I agree scoot. I still cant decide if I think he is going to be good or not...but I think it would be the Grizz' pick if he is there.

[@NVRDYING]

I feel like i’m the only one that sees Anthony Davis on the defensive end ?? He knows how to mess up and entire offense .. Idk

[@majinboooka]

welcome to the hawks buddy

[@wandameadows5736]

Hopefully but you know the Hawks

[@JuaquiTheBest]

If Clingan is projected as top 3 then this draft is weak. I see Dereck Lively having more upside than Clingan and he wasn't even picked top 10. Players like Doncic is gonna feast on his defense because who always goes drop coverage. He should be developing his outside shooting as early as he can because his offense is so limited.

[@Jimmy_BX]

Edey scored higher on all agility tests, is a superior scorer, yet this kid is rated higher in the lottery? Clingan is going to be the bust of the lottery. He’s nowhere near that good.

[@ongodddd]

Memphis please god

[@ayyyTrapp_]

Rockets is best fit imo

[@damnyoutoosportstalk2389]

Spurs could recreate the twins towers him & Wemby

[@michaelvillanueva240]

hawks will get him with the 1st pick

[@galexcabrera3449]

i have a feeling a gm is going to lose his job over clingan

[@RigelZM]

Sure grizzlies if he falls on the 9th spot

[@DM-bn6bf]

Wizards

[@phil1980boy]

Back up Center at best! His legs are too slow and his movements are too Goofy and robotic. He looks like a beast vs College kids. But the NBA guys will kick his stuff ASS!!

[@Okcdoubleblades]

Welcome to the thunder my friend

[@Wrestle_Kingdom]

Definitely won’t be picked by the thunder

[@moneybagzlawson5147]

Maaaaan im good on him ...hes too slow with no touch

[@bornasin]

5 to detroit!!! We need a big!

[@henryhall298]

some of the worst comps ive ever heard brook lopez on d?? you mean like the early twenties meh athletic brook who didnt play d but got you 25 a game or the older bucks brook who stands under the rim as giannis funnels him blocks like what is that lazy bs?

[@mrmeseeks7657]

pair him with wemby if spurs arent able to get one of the top guards

[@adam711s]

spurs need perimeter defense and shooting around wemby

[@georgehale5133]

Spurs are taking Castle

[@Truthtella]

Low tier Gobert

[@Breckmin]

Portland Trailblazers better take him at 7 if he's still available

[@HH-ez6qc]

He is just so slow and is below average athletically. I think he will be a bust in the NBA.

[@maekristinepalingcod4998]

Welcome to the spurs. The Twin towers 2.0

[@KlutchFiasco]

Hes slow

[@LumenMichaelOne]

And He can't Shoot? Did they show a single Jump-Shot? Just ... never mind that? Okay sure.

[@claudioclini5380]

Soon to be 4X DPOY can't score outside of 5 feet. What's your point?

[@Htiy]

You dont need to be a stretch 5. Being a rim threat can be just as useful. Do you see luka x gafford?

[@hillbilly21960]

Adams was perfect for Memphis now he’s gone, this is the same type of player for way cheaper

[@heaven4Now26]

Trash

[@ericwilliams626]

Snoozefest.

[@BrianDowning-x8v]

He is going to Atlanta