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| Victor Claver |
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| A broken leg derailed a huge chunk of Claver's season in the Spanish league, and it could end up costing him a chance to be drafted in 2009. But if NBA teams can look beyond his recent adversity, they'll find an intelligent player with plenty of positives. In addition to his excellent size and long arms, which help him as a defender and a rebounder, the 20-year-old Claver has no trouble knocking down shots. He hit 53.6 percent from the field in his limited action this season for Spanish club Pamesa Valencia. He's also athletic and aggressive, allowing him to beat slower defenders and get to the basket. It's unclear whether Claver projects as a small forward or a power forward in the NBA, and he could benefit from some added strength to his slim frame. Due to the injury, Claver could be seen as something of a high-risk, high-reward type pick, and he's not very good at handling the ball. But if a team chooses him - likely at some point during the second round - it could end up with a valuable role player. There's also a chance Claver returns to Spain for one more year to further prove himself before entering the 2010 draft. |
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