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2017 NBA Draft capsule: OG Anunoby’s defensive upside fits Nuggets’ needs

Ogugua “OG” Anunoby is the embodiment of a high-risk, high-reward selection. He has the potential to be a top-flight defender at the NBA level who also has three-point shooting and elite athleticism in his skill-set. The only big issue with Anunoby is that he’s coming off a knee injury that required surgery and abruptly ended his sophomore season at the University of Indiana.

Before we get to what Anunoby does and does not do well let’s begin with where his potential starts and that is with his incredible physical profile.

Physical gifts

Anunoby has the gift of an elite body-type to go with his freakish athletic talents and those physical gifts are the precursor to what makes Anunoby so special on both ends of the court.