NBA Draft Spotlight: Vasilis Charalampopoulos

Greek stretch four Vasilis Charalampopoulos has not announced intentions to enter the 2019 NBA Draft, but in a class largely watered down from an international standpoint, now might be a good time for a player who has been on NBA radars for a while.

Strengths:

• Knockdown outside shooter who stretches the floor at his position
• Good size for a combo forward. Has continued to add strength and has a frame that should respond well to more training
• Capable of penetrating with either hand and finding his pull-up against slower opponents
• Has played a consistent role player in a very competitive Greek league

Weaknesses:

• Underwhelming athlete. First step is slow and foot speed guarding the ball is not ideal
• True tweener that may have to be a four in the NBA due to his lack of mobility
• Cannot really handle the ball for more than a couple dribbles against pressure. Will take slower bigs outside, but not going to be getting separation on most NBA wings
• Will need to get more lean and agile to play a role
• Doesn’t finish well in the paint