Age

21.0

Height

6'5"

Weight

200

Workload

MIN%

34

USG%

17

TS%

55

Per 70 Possession Stats

PTS

16.2

REB

3.2

AST

3.2

STL

1.1

BLK

0.6

TOV

2.2

Efficiency

RIM FG%

57

MID FG%

37

3PT FG%

33

FT%

67

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Report by: Neema Djavadzadeh

Mojave King

Guard G League Ignite

Bulky high motor two-level scoring guard.

Age

21.0

Height

6'5"

Weight

200

Per 70 Possession Stats

PTS

16.2

REB

3.2

AST

3.2

STL

1.1

BLK

0.6

Positions Defended

Offensive Role

 

Defensive Role

   

Meet Mojave King.

Newly added G League Ignite prospect Mojave King is one of the more experienced young prospects to enter the GLI ranks. The 6’5″ swingman is built like a rugby player, with a broad and stocky frame that helps him bounce off contact. Coming from the NBA Academy in Australia alongside former top 10 picks Josh Giddey and Dyson Daniels, Mojave King was once a standout prospect in Australia. However, after two years in the NBL, in improper roles and on teams looking to compete more than develop, King saw his stock slip. Now, with G League Ignite, he looks to rebuild his stock and prove his place at the next level.

Offense

In the last two seasons, King has been forced to play into many different roles. With the Cairns Taipans, King was playing in a more fitting scoring guard role. Early in his career, the Taipans would often park him in the corners or have him be on the floor for spacing. On the Adelaide 36ers, King was often forced into a more uncomfortable Point Guard role off the bench, running the 36ers bench unit from time to time. Although having a significantly better handle than most Australian prospect, King is at best an average passer for a guard, normally making just basic reads.

Where he excels on offense is using his strength and deceleration going downhill, or finding space in motions. King’s shotmaking ability is also captivating, as his form has improved in the last 3 years. Being able to score off the dribble and off the catch and shoot make King a great offensive option. If he’s able to get to the rim at a higher rate, King could unlock a new level offensively.

Now on G League Ignite, Mojave gets to play in a role that will suit him at the next level. Mojave will be able to play more in a “play finisher” role, scoring off cuts, off movements and getting his bucket in hustle moments. A great offensive rebounder, King already showed his ability to impact the game through extra possessions and hustle plays. Despite not shooting great to start his G League season, Mojave showed a willingness to find open spaces and get shots off. This will surely translate to more points as the season continues.

Defense

Defensively, Mojave is a bit tougher to read. In his early NBL games, he often had tunnel vision, either exclusively watching his man or the ball. This slowly started to get better as he would become more involved on the defensive end. However, he still had these single-focus tendencies. However, he excels at navigating screens, sticking to his man and using his body to throw offensive players off balance. King often gets around screens without taking any contact. His strong frame lets him guard larger players if he ever is forced to switch. His large frame lets him wall off drivers and keep them from getting all the way to the rim.

King is also great in the 50/50 moments. Often diving onto loose balls or boxing out strong to prevent the other team from gaining possession., King makes winning plays consistently to help his team. Not a perfect defender by any means, King’s stocky yet slippery nature and high motor could be key to him being an impactful defender at the next level.

Conclusion

Coming to a coaching staff who just dealt with another scoring wing turned play finisher in MarJon Beauchamp may be beneficial for Mojave. As a “Swiss Army Knife” kind of player, Mojave can help his team in a multitude of ways. The former NBA Academy standout looks to prove his place in the league now with a GLI team that will suit his play style.

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