Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot
Actually yes. Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot is a 21-year-old 6-foot-7 205 pound small forward who could easily translate to the shooting guard position. He boasts a prototypical wing physique, boasting a 7-foot-2 wingspan which he uses with intense agility to interrupt passing lanes. In the Adriatic League, he played in 28 games and averaged 31 minutes per game, 14.6 points per game while shooting for 42 percent accuracy on field goals and 37 percent accuracy on treys. He also contributed 4.8 rebounds per game, 2.8 assists per game, 1.7 steals per game, and .4 blocks per game. His Achilles heel is turnovers, losing the ball on average 4.8 times per game.
Swarm and Sting
Luwawu was the consensus top two-way wing prospects in the 2016 NBA Draft, a skill set that has been highly valued in the modern NBA. It was this fact alone which led many to believe he would not escape the top ten, let alone fall all the way to 24.
He was compared physically to either Paul George or Jimmy Butler in pre-draft scouting reports, citing his height. While he is not a scoring juggernaut at a level of Brandon Ingram, he can score and his perimeter shooting accuracy has improved dramatically in just one year. He has a surprising quick slash to the basket, and he excels in fast break and transition.
Defensively, he is NBA ready and step foot onto the basketball court and hold his own early on thanks to his length and quick feet. His selling point on virtually all scouting reports on the young man were the conclusion that he will be a 3-and-D (referring to a three point shooter who plays exceptional defense).
Considering a huge weakness in the Philadelphia 76ers roster was the absence of a wing defender, Luwawu-Cabarrot will get serious consideration to arrive on this year’s roster.
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