Five Vegas Pro League Prospects To Watch (w/videos)

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Daniel Orton

Daniel Orton has had a rough start to his NBA career.  After being picked 29th by the Orlando Magic in 2010, his progression as a player has been limited.

He is a project center with limited skill level.  What he does have is a rare talent.  He has a combination of a great motor, 7’4″ wingspan, and soft hands.  While he’s listed at 6’10” with shoes on from his draft combine, he plays bigger than his size indicates.

Kendrick Perkins was a raw center and needed a lot of work to become the defensive anchor for the Boston Celtics.  He didn’t do it with shotblocking.  He did do it with post-defense, clogging the lane, and bumping out the opposition out of the paint for rebounding opportunities.

Orton has all the physical tools, and if developed well, can be a solid contributor at the center position.  The risk is low, but the upside would be tremendously high if he worked out as a player.

Just four months ago, he had a 26 point, 16 rebound perfomance for the NBDL.  He even hit a 3-pointer. His rebound and steal rate per-40 minutes played are outstanding based on Vegas Pro League play.