Rockets pick at No. 43: Isaiah Hartenstein, Germany forward

The Houston Rockets selected Germany forwardIsaiah Hartensteinwith the No. 43 overall pick of the 2017 NBA draft on Thursday night.

Scouting report -- positives:

• Athletic, skilled big man


• Can score the ball in the paint, from the perimeter and off the bounce


• Aggressive scorer

Scouting report -- negatives:

• Can be too aggressive



• Makes poor decisions on the floor


• Can fall in love with the jumper

Read the full scouting report (Insider)

ESPN Analytics projection (within his first five seasons):

• Chances he'll be an All-Star: 1.54 percent


• Chances he'll be an NBA starter: 13.07 percent



• Chances he'll be a role player: 7.85 percent

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