NBA draft prospect Emmanuel Mudaiy, who played professionally in China last year, worked out for the Lakers Saturday. (Getty Images/File photo)
Point guard Emmanuel Mudiay has finalized his itinerary next week that will include workouts both with the Philadelphia 76ers (June 16th) and Minnesota Timberwolves (June 19-20th), according to a league source familiar with his schedule.
Mudiay has already had extensive travel schedule in the past week. After working out with the Lakers last Saturday, Mudiay traveled to New York to work out with the Knicks on Tuesday. Mudiay will then return to Los Angeles for a private individual workout on Thursday.
Most NBA mock drafts list Mudiay in the top four, if not higher, after averaging 17.7 points on 54.5 percent shooting, 6.0 rebounds and 5.1 assists with the Guangdong Southern Tigers of the Chinese Basketball Association. NBA talent evaluators like Mudiay’s playmaking, speed, athleticism and defense. But questions persist on Mudiay’s shooting after going 37.4 percent from 3-point range and 57.4 percent from the foul line.
Mudiay argued his experience in China instead of playing at Southern Methodist University will help him transition into the NBA. Mudiay played against former NBA players, including Stephon Marbury and Michael Beasley. Mudiay also noted how the CBA offered a more physical style of play comparable to the NBA than the college game.
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