Brandon Clarke would give the San Antonio Spurs a potentially elite rim protector. He is blocking 3.1 shots per game at Gonzaga. His vertical and defensive recognition project him to be an excellent interior defender in the NBA.
Offensively, Clarke is very interesting. He can handle the basketball and beat defenders off the dribble at times. He is also great at finishing inside. Clarke is still working on his jump shot, but unlike other rim protecting/lob finishing big men Clarke has shown shooting potential. His three-point percentage has risen each season, and he has made 4 out of his 11 three-point attempts. Clarke’s ball-handling ability and shooting potential signify a high scoring upside. Keep in mind, that he is averaging 16.8 points per game for the Bulldogs this season even though he is still developing offensively.
The Spurs will likely move on from Pau Gasol this offseason, and the athletic Clarke could be a nice complement to LaMarcus Aldridge and Jakob Poeltl.