Detroit Pistons 2021 NBA Draft: 5 Isolation scorers the Pistons could target

Detroit Pistons draft picks: NBA Draft prospect Roko Prkačin

Prkačin’s per game stats from this past season were:

12.9 points, 7.1 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.0 steals, 0.5 blocks

He shot 50.4 percent from the entire field (can’t find a 2 point percentage for him), 35.0 percent from long-range, and 61.8 percent from the foul line

I’ll start by saying I think Prkačin is LESS of an isolation scorer than everyone else—he does flash some ability as a screener and potential as a roller and pick-and-pop threat—but his main abilities revolve around scoring with the ball in his hands.

In 54 games this past season Prkačin had a usage percentage of 24.79 which was second highest on the team.  Couple this with him playing the second most minutes on the team too at 789 total and him scoring the second most points for KK Cibona and it indicates a player whose primary function is as a scorer who needs the ball in his hands to do so.

Prkačin is someone whose instincts seem to be driving to the hoop. Whether in transition, driving, or as a cutter, Prkačin looks to finish—which he can do with either hand! He mainly is a driver in the halfcourt and transition, though, and his game is built around that. He’s not breaking down guys off the dribble too often, but he is good as a spot up driver and secondary pick-and-roll ball handler who always works his way to the cup.

While his shooting improved this year, he is not a consistent threat here as his shot is slow and seems to me will be swatted much more in the NBA. If he can speed up his release then that will definitely open up more driving opportunities and he’ll put a lot more points on the board. As of now I think he is good if he’s open, but don’t see him making too many contested looks.

His 61.8 percent from the free throw line is probably the biggest indicator he still has a lot of work to do on that shot.

He does flash some good passing abilities, but the numbers indicate someone who is still figuring it out. 104 assists is a lot across 54 games, but 129 turnovers is even more. If he wants to be someone NBA teams trust to be a scorer with the ball in their hands this is where he will need to progress more.

Prkačin does not flash the abilities as a shooter Cam and Bones do. He is also not the level of athlete the next two guys are. So to me his passing is critical to the development of his game as it will determine whether teams let him develop as a scorer or whether they will ask him to become more of a complementary piece.

Prkačin also committed 146 personal fouls this past season so he will need to get this in check. You can’t be turnover prone and in foul trouble all the time.

At 6 foot 9 inches and 234 pounds and only 18 years old currently, Prkačin should be the Detroit Pistons pick if they want a young guy with size and intriguing potential.