2019 NBA Draft scouting report: Marcos “Didi” Louzada Silva

Before the 2019 NBA Draft arrives, Peachtree Hoops will break down more than 70 available prospects with an eye toward what the Atlanta Hawks may look to do in late June.

This report evaluates Brazilian wing Marcos Louzada Silva.

Since Anderson Varejao’s prime came to an end in the NBA, the mantle for the league’s best Brazilian player has been a little lacking in contenders. The current crop of Brazilian players in the NBA includes Cristiano Felicio, Bruno Caboclo, Nene and Raul Neto — not exactly the most stellar group of players in terms of upper-echelon talent wise, with some barely holding onto roster spots and others, well, Nene, on the verge of retirement.

But there may be new life…