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Bobi Klintman is on his way to the NBA with the Detroit Pistons, after being drafted on Friday.

27 Jun
NBL.com.au

Cairns Taipans Next Star Bobi Klintman has been selected with pick 37 at the 2024 NBA Draft.

Klintman has been among draft experts' mock drafts across the entire season, and will live his NBA dream at the Detroit Pistons, following a reported trade of picks with Minnesota. 

Klintman averaged 9.7 points and 4.8 rebounds with the Taipans across NBL24, with a 24-point, seven-rebound haul against Perth in December his standout performance. 

The Swedish-born 21-year-old follows Alex Sarr and AJ Johnson in being drafted from this year's Next Stars group.

Draft Profile Bobi Klintman 16x9

Name: Bobi Klintman
Position: F
Height: 6'9
Weight: 102 kg
Age: 21
Born: Sweden

Draft Profile Headers (1)

A Swedish swiss army knife you can plug and play into numerous different roles as a forward.

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Draft Profile Headers in Action

The Cairns Next Star possesses a variety of versatile skills, aligning his potential with two-way NBA wings in the mould of Nicolas Batum, Khris Middleton and Trevor Ariza.

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Draft Profile Headers Season Insight

Averages: 9.7 PPG, 4.8 RPG, 0.8 SPG
Season highlight: Round 12 vs Perth Wildcats - 24 PTS (6-8 FG), 7 REB, 1 BLK, 3 STLS, 3-4 3PT, 9-10 FT

Draft Profile Headers Draft Projection

In an NBA world where versatile players who can knock down shots are thriving, Bobi Klintman fits the mould to a tee. Klintman is a two-way player who shows glimpses in many different areas including defensively, 3-point shooting, ability to handle the rock and to make smart passes as well.

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Draft Profile Headers Compared To

“Klintman has impressive size, length and explosiveness for a perimeter prospect. He can play the small forward or power forward positions while offering versatility as a 3-point shooter, above-the-rim finisher and defensive playmaker.” - Jonathan Givony (ESPN)

“Projects as a high-floor contributor as long as his shooting numbers translate to the pros and continue to improve.” - Kevin O’Connor (Ringer)

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