Daniel Oturu's Draft Scouting Report: Pro Comparison, Updated Clippers Roster
November 19, 2020
Double-double machine and ex-Minnesota big man Daniel Oturu has found an NBA landing spot with the Los Angeles Clippers after going No. 33 overall following a trade with the New York Knicks in the 2020 draft Wednesday.
Bleacher Report Draft Expert Jonathan Wasserman's Scouting Report
Player: Daniel Oturu
Position: C
Height: 6'10"
Weight: 240
Pro Comparison: Bobby Portis
Scouting Report: One of the most productive prospects in the draft, Daniel Oturu overpowered opponents inside while extending his scoring arsenal out to the arc. He did it from all three levels this season, working as a finisher, post scorer, shooter and driver past closeouts.
Paul George, SF: $34.2M (2022)
Kawhi Leonard, SF: $34.4M (2022)
Patrick Beverley, PG: $13.3M (2022)
Lou Williams, SG: $8M (2021)
Ivica Zubac, C: $7M (2023)
Luke Kennard, SG, $5.3M (2021)
JaMychal Green, PF: $4.9M (2021)
Terance Mann, SG: $1.4M (2023)
Mfiondu Kabengele, C: $2M (2023)
Daniel Oturu, C
Marcus Morris Sr., PF: UFA
Montrezl Harrell, PF: UFA
JaMychal Green, PF: Player option
Patrick Patterson, PF: UFA
Reggie Jackson, PG: UFA
Johnathan Motley, PF: RFA
Joakim Noah, C: UFA
The Clippers should once again be a top contender in 2020-21 but there are significant question marks in the frontcourt with Montrezl Harrell and Marcus Morris becoming free agents.
Oturu provides some insurance as a proven rebounder and shot-blocker who could earn a spot in the rotation next season alongside Ivica Zubac.