1 • Minnesota Timberwolves
LaMelo Ball
G • Illawarra • Age 19.2
The draft’s best playmaker at 6-foot-7, Ball is the most talented prospect in this class and a true entertainer on the floor with remarkable vision, handle and touch. Despite defensive concerns alongside D’Angelo Russell and Karl-Anthony Towns, Ball would electrify the Minnesota fan base and give the Timberwolves one of the league’s most skilled 25-and-under trios.
Player Ratings
Derived from Kevin Pelton’s draft projections with scouting input, our ratings show players’ expected abilities as rookies and at their peak. Physical comps are based on players’ measurements at similar ages.
Physical Comps
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Caris LeVert | Shaun Livingston | Zach LaVine |
| 19.1 | AGE | 21.7 | 18.8 | 19.1 |
| 6-7¼ | HT | 6-7 | 6-7½ | 6-5¾ |
| 185 LBS | WT | 191 LBS | 186 LBS | 181 LBS |
| N/A | WINGSPAN | 6-10 | 6-11 | 6-8¼ |
FILM SESSION
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Ball’s court vision is his superpower. This transition spin pass perfectly exemplifies his ability to communicate with teammates nonverbally and fit the ball into tight windows with precision.