Earns his keep on the defensive side of the ball, going straight up at the rim when an opponent drives, forcing tough looks. Also closed out hard on shooters, using his full 6’8 frame to his advantage to scare an opponent out of shooting and giving up the rock instead. Positioned himself well on the court defensively and played with active hands, covering ground in a hurry to get to the rim and swat attempts down.

A big, physical presence who rolls hard out of screens to draw fouls, provides strong help side blocks, and shows a quick gather to finish through traffic. His lateral quickness allows him to contest shots effectively, and he uses his size well to power through downhill finishes.