Johnny O’Bryant III

result:

O’Bryant was signed to a training camp deal with the Milwaukee Bucks, returning 50%FG through the summer’22 preseason campaign.

Challenge

Regain the attention of NBA executives

Regain the attention of NBA executives following three seasons overseas competing in European competition.

Reposition the 5-mans strengths and subsequent developments

Given the NBAs continued trend towards pace and space, reposition the 5-mans strengths and subsequent developments to compliment the pinnacle leagues more modern style of play.

Communicate the wider benefits of combined NBA and Euro experience

Traditionally focused towards new talent, communicate the wider benefits of combined NBA and Euro experience to the games key recruiters.

7.6 REBOUNDS

2.1 Offensive boards per 30-mins

4.2 FOULS

Drew 4.2 fouls per 30-mins (76.2%FT)

16.3 PPG / 7.5 RPG

EUROLEAGUE – 16.3PPG / 7.5RPG per 30-mins

Solution

Exhibited increased defensive “switchability”

Highlighted the physical 6’10, 245lbs Centers underrated two-way mobility, having exhibited increased defensive “switchability” through Europe, finishing off possessions with Euroleague per-30 averages of 7.6rpg and 2.1off-rpg and showing an increased enthusiasm to get out and run.

Underlined as a multi-dimensional high-IQ roll-man

Catered to the PNR heavy focus of the NBA, underlining the former Hornet as a multi-dimensional high-IQ roll-man, able to face-up and attack from PNR-pops to generate 1.083PPP, as well as sealing and backing-down switches to produce 1.043PPP from PNR-rolls.

Demonstrated the big-mans expanding game

Demonstrated the big-mans expanding game, having shot a respectable 36%3FG through former NBA seasons, utilized European game-footage to display an increasing perimeter threat from transition trails, PNR-pops and spot-ups. A threat amplified by the ability to put the ball on the deck and attack.

Confirmed the LSU products physicality

Confirmed the LSU products physicality, adept at using strength and wingspan to seal ball or basket side, continues to provide teams an effective post option from either block, utilizing an array of moves with the toughness to draw and finish through contact.

56.9% aFG

Returned 1.083 PPP on 56.9% AFG in pick+pops

60% FG

Returned 1.043 PPP on 60%FG when ‘rolling’

3FG 36%

NBA career

FG 29.6%

Held ISOs to just 29.6%FG

Result

O’Bryant was signed to a training camp deal with the Milwaukee Bucks, returning 50%FG through the summer’22 preseason campaign.

The big-man opted to sign with South Korean side Wonju Dongbu for the 2021/22 season, leading the side on 15.1ppg, 8.3rpg and 1.8off-rpg, scoring and rebounding returns that respectively ranked 15th and 10th in the nation.

Deep-dive analysis shows the Americans game continues to expand, returning 1.097PPP as a PNR-roller, whilst ranking top-quartile in both isolation and transition scenarios, traits that will continue to favour opportunities for future NBA call-ups.

PPG 15

RPG 8.3

off-RPG1.8

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