Lazar Gacic

14.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, 16/18 2FG (89%), 6/13 3FG (46%)

Gacic had one of his most efficient tournaments for a while in Belgrade which might be a beneficial example of his ideal use in the pro level. Gacic didn’t touch the ball a lot but his contribution to the games was crucial in Crvena Zvezda’s run. He averaged 14.3 points in only 31 total field goal attempts in 4 games. (16/18 2FG, 6/13 3FG) Gacic is known for stretching the floor more but he was aggressive around the rim, especially when he got mismatches in the post and finished them most of the time. His existence around the paint was felt on offense which is pretty important for a 216cm prospect, still not the best post scorer against bigs that are solid rim protectors. Gacic is pretty effective in transition too, moves well, runs the floor and drives into the paint with good footwork. His ball handling skills are impressive for his size and can dribble the ball.

Gacic shot 46% behind the 3-point line and looked reliable for catch and shoot situations, hit some big shots too. Shot creation upside is a question mark for now. His potential on the defensive end should be much higher than he shows but sometimes it looks like he should put more effort in doing more than “enough”, especially around the paint. Needs to work on timing on help defense, contesting shots and protecting the rim. If he ever becomes a decent shot blocker, Gacic might very well end up getting a contract in the NBA as a 7’1 wing who can shoot.

Lazar Gačić (PF | 210 cm | ‘05) ~ Serbia

12.8 pts, 2FG-53.8%, 3FG-37.5%, FT-70.0%, 5.3 rebs, 1.8 ast, 1.0 stl, 1.8 to, 0.3 blks

Body is still in development but has the size and should look nice when everything molds out. Mobile and fluid forward that likes to stretch the floor. Wasn’t taking too many three point shots and mostly attacking with drives but I think over the years he will get more confidence in his shot too and has a nice future as a stretch forward. Showing some good ball handling skills for a player his size and can push in transition. Good understanding and feel for the game too. High level offensive game but needs to improve his defensive game in basically all aspects.