Maraker on Board
But I'm not sure why. Reading his + and - I can't see what he brings. See his recent bio:
Christian Maraker, 6-9, 235, originally from Sweden via UOP
Strengths: Maraker is a versatile player with a very polished offensive game. He shoots the ball well enough from long range to be a capable mismatch threat and is also effective going down into the paint to get off jump-hooks with either hand. His ball-handling skills and first step make him effective as a slashing threat from the perimeter. He is highly intelligent, which shows up both in his off-the-ball movement and his passing skills.
Weaknesses: Maraker is caught between the 3 and the 4 spots in the NBA. His offensive game leads you to believe he’s a small forward. His size and lack of lateral quickness on the perimeter, combined with the fact he’s not a prolific 3-point shooter, lead you to believe that he is more of a power forward. Athleticism is the main obstacle he will have to overcome, with the second being defense and rebounding ability.
Outlook: Maraker is undoubtedly a highly-skilled offensive player, but there are questions about whether he’s skilled enough to make up for his shortcomings. A good showing in Portsmouth helped, but he needs to do it again in Orlando to have a shot at being drafted in the second round.
