LUKA GARZA (MIN)
#55•L. GARZA
C • 6’11, 243 lbs; 4th year, Iowa
UNDERDOG
NBA ROLE: (RAW) VERSATILE, INSIDE-OUT SCORER
Luka Garza: highly decorated college player (at Iowa) w/ a deft touch on the inside; high release on jumper (keeps the ball above his head), likes to shoot from the top of the arc; gifted scorer in the lane: Garza’s got a few tracks up his sleeve w/ fakes —> hooks, faders & light runners; works well in the mid post - prefers to turn and rise with his J, can put the ball down and pivot into a hook shot; huge rebounding numbers will come outta #2 - Garza’s natural to the ball + will consistently be matched v. smaller players (could really control the glass as a way to earn more PT); will take some time adjusting to the speed of the game, might not hold the same value v. some faster/smaller lineups; continuing on his upward track of better conditioning is vital for his longevity (all-around skill will always keep him relevant as a contributor); converted 2Way deal, can Garza earn backup 5 minutes in MIN?
SIGNATURE! COMING SOON.
#DOGTAG: UNDERDOG
MORE ON L. GARZA
G League Next Up Game (2023)
G League Next Up Game MVP (2023)
All-NBA G League Third Team (2022)
National College Player of the Year (2021)
2x Sporting News College Player of the Year (‘20-’21)
2x Consensus First Team All-American (‘20-’21)
2x Pete Newell & Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award Winner (‘20-’21)
John R. Wooden Award (2021)
Lute Olson Award (2021)
2x Big Ten Player of the Year (‘20-’21)
(FACTORY SETTING) NBA 2K25 RATING: 71
(via NBA G League)