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1 Low-end, 2 realistic, 1 dream player comparison for Cavaliers’ Emoni Bates

By Tony Camino

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Apr 18, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Brandon Boston Jr. (4) against the Phoenix Suns during game two of the 2023 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 18, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Brandon Boston Jr. (4) against the Phoenix Suns during game two of the 2023 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

Low-End: Brandon Boston Jr., Los Angeles Clippers

When you watch Brandon Boston Jr., it’s not hard to see why many scouts compare him to Emoni Bates. Boston stands at 6’7″ and possesses excellent shot-making ability. He has displayed flashes of his elite scoring potential, such as his career-high 27 points against the Boston Celtics during his rookie season. Both Boston and Bates are explosive scorers who excel at shooting from beyond the arc. When these players enter their scoring zone, defenses struggle to contain them.

Drafted 51st overall, the Clippers have chosen to take a patient approach with Boston, prioritizing his development given his young age of 21 after two seasons. It’s likely that the Cavaliers will adopt a similar strategy when nurturing the talents of Emoni Bates, as they have time on their side with him.

Both Boston and Bates possess exceptional ball-handling skills and can convert a wide range of jump shots on the court. While Boston’s extended wingspan allows for better finishing at the rim, both players have defensive question marks. With a limited playing time of fewer than 15 minutes per game and averaging around six points per game in his first two seasons, such a stat line is highly probable for Emoni Bates as he enters the league.