After an extremely disappointing 2022-2023 campaign, the Dallas Mavericks They are looking to strengthen for next season and for that, this Thursday, June 22, they selected two first round draft picks. First, a inside stopper as Derek Lively and later, defensive forward as Olivier-Maxence Prosper.
Who is Olivier-Maxence Prosper and how can he help the Mavericks next season? Below, all the details about his profile, virtues, flaws and stats.
his profile Olivier-Maxence Prosper
| pos. | Age | Height | Country | Equipment |
| Eaves | twenty | 2.00 m | Canada | Marquette (NCAA) |
His stats Olivier-Maxence Prosper in 2022-2023
| Min. | degrees. | Reb. | So. | Puncture. | ro. | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
| 29.1 | 12.5 | 4.7 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.9 | 51% | 3.4% | 73% |
His virtues and powers Olivier-Maxence Prosper
Physics and defense. The Canadian is 3-4 with only average height, but aided by long arms and great athleticism, as well as good physical strength for his age. His biggest appeal today is on defense, where he is a very active player, particularly excelling in perimeter marking. Flexible enough to defend on the perimeter, but also some bigger players. He plays with a lot of energy.
Lightning in the open field. Offensively, what stands out is his ability to get to the basket and set up effectively in the paint (71% inside the restricted area). He can do it with simple attacks off the dribble based on his speed, with cuts without the ball or above all, with his great ability to fly in transition. He is a vertical and aggressive player, who takes a lot of free kicks and is around 75% on free throws.
Triple progression. He’s not a safe shooter, but he’s improving as a 3-point shooter and is coming off his best season in that regard: 34% accuracy on more than 3 attempts per game. He shot 44% on limited pick-and-pop possessions.
Its flaws and weaknesses Olivier-Maxence Prosper
Technical limitations. Technically, Prosper is well below average for an NBA forward and lacks the height to consistently play inside. He’s an erratic shooter without much touch and has had a hard time setting up in the mid-range, around the rim. He made just 3 doubles from the paint in 2022-2023. He offers little to nothing as a passer (0.9 assists per 36 minutes) and won’t create from cleanup, low post or pick and roll actions. His are the games of effort and transition.
A few influence games. Defensively he is strong, but has some flaws that limit his contributions: he has almost no blocks (12 in 90 NCAA games) and is a below-average rebounder for his height (especially on the defensive boards). Nor did he add too many steals or turnovers. It is more flexible and active than really dominant.
NBA comparison for Olivier-Maxence Prosper
A player with whom the Canadian can be compared Yuta Watanabe, as tall and powerful attackers in the open court, with good defensive commitment, in addition to the Japanese being a better shooter. Christian Brown, coming off a solid rookie year in Denver, is another forward with similar traits.
