Leandrinho Barbosa a possibility at 21?

[DJ_Money]

I'm finding it hard to get a feel on this guy. I've seen mock drafts with him as high as #10, others with him as low as #20.

6'4", 190 lbs., 21 years old, from Brazil.

His stats immediately jump out at you:

28.2 ppg, 7.0 apg, 4.2 rpg, 2.5 spg, 58% FG, 45% 3PT, 83% FT.

He's got all the stuff you want in a PG. Quick, athletic, good wingspan, can create, good floor vision, good body control, agressive player.

Sometimes too agressive, will force passes that aren't there, shooting form needs some work.

Biggest knock on him, however, is that he doesn't speak English. In he was a college player, he would probably be a lottery pick. I've heard some say he may be even quicker than T.J. Ford. But, his lack of exposure in the US, along with the language barrier could cause him to drop.

If Gaines is gone when we pick, this is the guy I want at #21. I don't know if he's as NBA ready as Gaines, especially trying to play PG without being able to communicate. Get him comfortable with the team, teach him some English, and I think we've got a player on our hands.

So, in order of preference...

1. Gaines

2. Barbosa

3. Moore