From Defensive Wizards to 3D Puzzles: A lens analysis of how Prosper can survive in the NBA

The Mavericks will cut off 2023 first-round pick Olivier Max Prosper. He did not show his talent in the Mavericks. He played a total of 92 games on behalf of the team, averaging 3.5 points and 2.2 rebounds per 10 minutes.

He has flowed into the free market, and many teams are very eager to use two-way contracts to train this player because his talent is still worth cultivating.

Let's talk about his defense first, maybe he is better at defending.

His biggest advantage is his athletic ability and explosive power. The first step of defense and the horizontal movement speed of defense are very fast. Moreover, he is very active on the court, and he will do his best whether it is stealing, rebounding, assisting and making up for defense. He will make better defensive judgments for different offensive people, and his agility and speed can also make him less struggling when squeezing covers.

Let's talk about his offense

Like most young 3D players, he basically relies on unball cuts, three-pointers, and conversions to complete the score. He firmly seizes the opportunity of fast breaks and half-conversions.

{no-ball cuts, and his shortcomings are also very obvious, that is, the shooting is very unstable. Although he is a 3D player, his three-point shooting percentage is 28.9% in his career. This compresses his offensive efficiency and the team's offensive space. His template is similar to Jones Jr. If he can develop stable three-pointers and more reliable defense in the later stage, he can get a rotation opportunity in any team.