Draft Express Weighs in on Thon Maker in 2016 NBA Draft

Update: The "Portland" in Givony's tweet below was location, not team. Story has been modified.

In the midst of NBA Playoffs fever, Jonathan Givony of DraftExpress offered this tweet today:

After gathering extensive feedback from NBA decision makers in Portland, Maker debuts in 2nd round in our 2016 mock: https://t.co/UqObdacCIy

— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) April 14, 2016

DraftExpress has Maker as the 40th selection in their Mock Draft. The 7'0', 216lb projected forward has declared for the NBA Draft straight out of high school.

Givony waxes on about Maker:

With Thon Maker's small hands, poor frame, average athleticism and feel for the game, ceiling seems to be that of a nice role player at best

— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) April 14, 2016

What will help Thon Maker achieve his full potential is the fact that he's a tireless worker, has a big time motor & has very high character

— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) April 14, 2016

They offer these videos detailing his strengths:

And weaknesses:

Worth noting: the Trail Blazers do not have any selections in the 2016 NBA Draft. If they like Maker, or any draft prospect, they'd have to trade into the draft to get them.