Donovan Clingan Scouting Report | 2024 NBA Draft Breakdowns

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2 ай бұрын

Donovan Clingan was an invaluable piece of UConn's back-to-back title runs and became one of the best players in the country this season. One of the very best rim protectors in recent memory, Clingan has a clear NBA role there and in finishing plays at the bucket. There are questions about his conditioning & offensive upside but he's as high floor a prospect as there is in this class.
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@user-cs3hi8zp7p Ай бұрын

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

@jakebushlack 2 ай бұрын

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

@NVRDYING Ай бұрын

Looks like Anthony Davis

@hillbilly21960 2 ай бұрын

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

@edgames7475 2 ай бұрын

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.

@Splashbackl Ай бұрын

Everyone wants the next Hakeem

@Veeeeennn Ай бұрын

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

@bozhang3368 2 ай бұрын

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

@QuaiChandler-nn5du 2 ай бұрын

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

@sumpeoplebelike4873 2 ай бұрын

@@QuaiChandler-nn5du Zubac

@QuaiChandler-nn5du 2 ай бұрын

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

@look_at_kai 2 ай бұрын

Nurkic fs@@QuaiChandler-nn5du

@sumpeoplebelike4873 2 ай бұрын

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

@wz00dling 17 күн бұрын

Welcome to Portland!!! 🔥🔥🔥

@pierceliu9914 2 ай бұрын

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 25 күн бұрын

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

@Hue-Man 2 ай бұрын

I can see him on the Grizzlies.

@hdproductions5869 17 күн бұрын

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

@alexandreazevedo9906 2 ай бұрын

Hey King, we need Castle next 🙏

@SteelHazeSouls Ай бұрын

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

@therockneverstops8261 2 ай бұрын

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.

@VocalChainsStudio 2 ай бұрын

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

@topdawg6850 2 ай бұрын

warriors picking a tall center is never happening

@therockneverstops8261 2 ай бұрын

@@VocalChainsStudio 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 2 ай бұрын

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

@VocalChainsStudio 2 ай бұрын

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

@VocalChainsStudio 2 ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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

@somealias-zs1bw 18 күн бұрын

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

@VocalChainsStudio 17 күн бұрын

@@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 16 күн бұрын

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

@VocalChainsStudio 16 күн бұрын

@@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.

@rifraf1717 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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

@lashmeliodas58 2 ай бұрын

Bro can u do a mock draft? Thanks

@BradDanyluk 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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

@somealias-zs1bw 18 күн бұрын

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.

@papayavvv 2 ай бұрын

Welcome to H-town 🚀 🚀 🚀

@KPyles89 2 ай бұрын

Facts

@georgehale5133 2 ай бұрын

Welcome!

@MeeftheBeep 2 ай бұрын

Hopefully not for H towns sake.

@AkagiRedSun 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

⁠@@AkagiRedSuntrade Jalen .

@PickpocketJones 2 ай бұрын

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

@luvkichian 2 ай бұрын

HES A ROCKET

@jerryp2165 Ай бұрын

Welcome to SA! 😉

@TexanByNature88 Ай бұрын

Put him next to Chet⚡️

@georgehale5133 2 ай бұрын

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

@CJL1567 Ай бұрын

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 26 күн бұрын

True I think he’s a hawk

@unclesam6972 18 күн бұрын

The wemby stopper!

@chrisbaldock5785 2 ай бұрын

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

@steefvanburen7985 Ай бұрын

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

@WarOfWords810 Ай бұрын

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.

@nicholaslu4069 2 ай бұрын

His best case scenario might be Brooke Lopez.

@KPyles89 2 ай бұрын

He’s going to Houston!

@scottmuir6127 2 ай бұрын

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

@KPyles89 2 ай бұрын

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

@jungleent9714 2 ай бұрын

FUTURE ROCKET

@juliatarter7513 Ай бұрын

Yeah in your dreams 😂

@rolsin317 Ай бұрын

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

@Msjnhjjjj 2 ай бұрын

Raps need this guy

@leftovers2go198 22 күн бұрын

Blazers will take him at 7

@dontbethatguy783 14 күн бұрын

good call

@wesunselduser154 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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

@wesunselduser154 2 ай бұрын

@@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

@Jeremywiththejericho Ай бұрын

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

@grandfury5609 Ай бұрын

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.

@astrahl 2 ай бұрын

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.

@harlemworld7287 Ай бұрын

Do Edey

@Andre25167 Ай бұрын

I heard he can dunk without jumping.

@bronxshenanigans5302 Ай бұрын

He’s a taller Isaiah Hartenstein

@burleykev 17 күн бұрын

Blazers got the steal of the draft

@colin_sean 28 күн бұрын

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.

@Breckmin 2 ай бұрын

Will Atlanta Hawks take Edey at number 1?

@juandixonformvp Ай бұрын

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

@BloodSasuke101 Ай бұрын

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

@ZeroSilence8 Ай бұрын

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

@jbwuzhere6819 Ай бұрын

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

@wandameadows5736 2 ай бұрын

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

@bongjava4930 2 ай бұрын

LOL! They should pick Sarr over him.

@majinboooka 2 ай бұрын

welcome to the hawks buddy

@wandameadows5736 2 ай бұрын

Hopefully but you know the Hawks

@louigillio6246 Ай бұрын

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

@ongodddd 25 күн бұрын

Memphis please god

@KittyKatFrappe 18 күн бұрын

I think he's better than Sarr! Clingan looks like Tim Duncan!

@damnyoutoosportstalk2389 17 күн бұрын

Spurs could recreate the twins towers him & Wemby

@KD_SWAGGER 23 күн бұрын

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

@NVRDYING Ай бұрын

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

@scootover7 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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

@andweback7759 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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

@johndavis9321 2 ай бұрын

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

@Shaneofthefuture 2 ай бұрын

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.

@johnvillanueva1240 29 күн бұрын

hawks will get him with the 1st pick

@ayyyTrapp_ Ай бұрын

Rockets is best fit imo

@asianangler Ай бұрын

how's he better than Edey??

@heavylobster4339 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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

@Nissl61 21 күн бұрын

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.

@bornasin 2 ай бұрын

5 to detroit!!! We need a big!

@Okcdoubleblades 2 ай бұрын

Welcome to the thunder my friend

@Wrestle_Kingdom 2 ай бұрын

Definitely won’t be picked by the thunder

@DM-bn6bf Ай бұрын

Wizards

@RigelZM Ай бұрын

Sure grizzlies if he falls on the 9th spot

@JuaquiTheBest 19 күн бұрын

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.

@galexcabrera3449 Ай бұрын

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

@jimmyjc2969 Ай бұрын

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.

@moneybagzlawson5147 2 ай бұрын

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

@mrmeseeks7657 2 ай бұрын

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

@adam711s 2 ай бұрын

spurs need perimeter defense and shooting around wemby

@georgehale5133 2 ай бұрын

Spurs are taking Castle

@phil1980boy Ай бұрын

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!!

@Truthtella Ай бұрын

Low tier Gobert

@Breckmin 2 ай бұрын

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

@henryhall298 12 күн бұрын

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?