You have to appreciate Nguyen’s grittiness on both ends of the floor. He’s a hounding on-ball defender with the timing to force tie-ups and generate steals. Offensively, he blends that toughness with skill — getting low on drives, collapsing the lane, and finding spot-up shooters. He shows juice attacking closeouts or beating defenders off the dribble with control, and he has the balance to absorb contact and finish. He’s also capable of connecting from distance off the catch.

You have to appreciate Nguyen’s grittiness on both ends of the floor. He’s a hounding on-ball defender with the timing to force tie-ups and generate steals. Offensively, he blends that toughness with skill — getting low on drives, collapsing the lane, and finding spot-up shooters. He shows juice attacking closeouts or beating defenders off the dribble with control, and he has the balance to absorb contact and finish. He’s also capable of connecting from distance off the catch.