JAKOB POELTL (TOR)

STAR UNDERDOG

NBA ROLE: TWO-WAY CENTER

7-foot center Jakob Poeltl is a defensive-oriented big at the 5; designated Watch DOG, grew into his premier role as a lead rim protector; has gotten a lot more comfortable on offense over the years, Poeltl gets buckets by flashing down the lane with short Js, midrange shots, and staying active in the paint; plays very well off guards (keeps hands up, frequent recipient of quick dump offs in the lane); below average wingspan; must learn to exploit mismatches more effectively; generating offense after screening, better finishing around the basket + hitting a consistent 15-18 footer is Poeltl’s primary priorities; dealt back to Toronto (2023), where his career began - underrated starting big, Poeltl’s one of the game’s most unassuming bigs

SIGNATURE!

HANDOFF, FLASH --> FINISH

SCREEN --> ONE-HANDER

#DOGTAGS: STAR UNDERDOG, WATCH DOG, BOARDER

MORE ON J. POELTL

• Avg. career-highs 13.5 points & 9.3 rebounds/game (2021-22)

• Pac-12 Player of the Year (2016)

• (FACTORY SETTING) NBA 2K25 RATING: 80

(via DownToBuck & Toronto Raptors)