Asa Newell is checking boxes that NBA teams spend years trying to find in one player. His blend of shooting, versatility, and defensive flashes makes him feel like the kind of rookie every front office dreams about.
Asa Newell is already flashing the kind of modern versatility that front offices chase every draft cycle.
He can space the floor, move his feet, and play within different lineups without needing the offense built around him.
For a rookie, he has shown a calm feel for when to attack, when to swing the ball, and when to let the game come to him.