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7 Targets for the Dallas Mavericks’ 37th Pick in the 2019 Draft

By David Lynch

DALLAS, TEXAS - APRIL 09: Head coach Rick Carlisle of the Dallas Mavericks gives a thumbs up during play against the Phoenix Suns in the second quarter at American Airlines Center on April 09, 2019 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
DALLAS, TEXAS - APRIL 09: Head coach Rick Carlisle of the Dallas Mavericks gives a thumbs up during play against the Phoenix Suns in the second quarter at American Airlines Center on April 09, 2019 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /
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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – MARCH 15: Ethan Happ #22 of the Wisconsin Badgers and Isaiah Roby #15 of the Nebraska Huskers battle for the ball in the first half during the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Basketball Tournament at the United Center on March 15, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /

5.) Isaiah Roby, Forward: (11.8ppg, 6.9rpg, 1.9apg, 1.9bpg, 1.3spg, 45.4 fg%, 33 3p%, 67.7 ft%)

Roby is a 6’8.5” potential versatile forward with a 7’1” wingspan. This Nebraska Cornhusker is marketed as a three-and-d athletic wing who finishes above-the-rim comfortably with both hands.

He can play with his back to the basket or face-up bigs, possessing a soft touch around the rim and in the mid-range. For his solid build, Isaiah Roby married a quick first step with decent ball-handling to slash and beat slower defenders.

Off the ball, he ran well in the open court, had a nose for the offensive board, and excelled as a screener and cutter in the pick-and-roll game. What set Isaiah Roby apart was his willingness to not only pass out of the post to open perimeter players but his capabilities in hitting a cutting teammate on the run (although he surely can get better in his passing accuracy and velocity).

His reach, lateral quickness, and impressive defensive mechanics witnessed him frequently holding his own against smaller and quicker guards, and stronger bigs.  Roby’s downfall, however, was his inconsistent shooting and cold streaks (catch-and-shoot and pull-up jumpers) that failed to keep the defense honest and consequently shrunk the offensive spacing.

Moreover, his fear to embrace physicality and absorb contact both hampered his offensive game at the basket (leading him to “settle” for a lot of shots) and defensive intensity at times. Still, with all this, the Dallas Mavericks’ front office needs to consider drafting Isaiah Roby.

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