
João Bellinger
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With an attractive upper limit and promising performance this season, Jo ã o Bellinger has smoothly entered the first round of discussions. His athletic ability is definitely his signature, he is a jumping man with outstanding explosive power, and in terms of character positioning, he is a clear empty receiver and a cake eating man who relies on dunking points. He plays actively, has high energy, can provide rebounding protection for the team, and has sufficient maneuverability and lateral speed to switch to the outside defense. Relying solely on his excellent physical fitness is enough to make him a popular candidate for the end of the first round.
As for the drawbacks? He is still very rough. Bellinger is a complete basketball novice, currently with limited offensive ability and scoring areas almost entirely limited to near the basket. He doesn't open up space, doesn't have the ability to hold the ball, let alone create shooting space for himself. In addition, his frail body also needs to adapt to NBA competition. Just like Asa Newell, he is somewhat caught in a dilemma - he is not tall and strong enough to play as a center forward full-time, but he lacks the skill set required to swing to the fourth position and modern fourth positions.
Despite these concerns, his athletic ability, defensive potential, and near frame finishing efficiency have brought him a true advantage in the NBA. If he can increase his strength and improve his offense, then he is fully capable of becoming an influential player.