sketch 27/100


I knew this one would be quite detail intensive, but I didn't anticipate it taking this long. Now I've really got to hustle, but I don't know how I can get them completed in time. I need all 35 hours or whatever, but I can't stay up that long in a row. I've been up for 19 hours today already, and I have 8 1/2 hours of sleep in the last 2 days as it is. I don't know how I'm going to complete them all in time....

But that said, I'm proud of this one. I hope to God some of the next ones don't take as long.

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Info:

Name: Gerrit-Jan Pretorius
Nickname: GJP, Lojaliteit
Position: Forward
Species: Lion
Gender: Male
Height: 6'9"
Weight: 255 lbs
Birthplace: Hartbeesfontein, South Africa



Stats:


PPG: 15.4
RPG: 6.9
APG: 3.1
SPG: 1.1
BPG: 1.6
TO: 3.4

FG%: 48%
FT%: 66%
3PT%: 12%



Player Report:

Projected: TOP 24



Gerrit-Jan Pretorius is a bright-eyed, energetic 19-year-old kid from South Africa whose talent for basketball has taken him on an adventure far away from his native country. Dazzled by the bright lights and overwhelmed by all the attention he's been receiving, this innocent, relatively naive country boy is just hoping to be selected, but would be perfectly fine with getting to meet his FBA heroes in person, getting a few signatures and returning to his family in Hartbeesfontein. Except whether he is aware of it or not, this tribal Lion is simply to talented to overlook.

Upon first glance, one might get the impression that GJP is a snarling, wild beast out to make mincemeat of the poor souls of the FBA. With his arms covered in tribal tattoos (with deep meaning and relevance in his native African heritage) wild, dreadlocked mane with bone beads (passed down from his grandfather) and snarling rookie photo (which the photographer made him pose for, running with the novel idea of making a muscular, tattooed lion look vicious) he certainly looks his fair share of intimidating. But deep down, he's a gentle, innocent creature who's just out to please people, do his best and make his family proud.

Though however nice and personable he is off the court, on it he is all about doing what it takes to win. He's still "nice" as in he doesn't talk trash, play dirty or shove people, but he isn't afraid of a little physical contact either. In fact, that physicality is what has led GJP to as much success as he's had. He's lean and muscular, with good strength down low, which he uses to defend strong forwards in the post very well. He's also got incredible hops, and has been known to sky through the air for some very impressive jams. His athleticism and explosiveness make him one of the best high-flying dunkers in the projected first round.

Raw and athletic is a good way to describe him actually. He only started playing the game a few years back, but he was quite the physical specimen before that. He relies on his athleticism right now, since he is still learning the fundamentals of the game. But he is a blue collar player, a hard worker with tons of hustle and energy, and he brings all he can every game. He gets almost all his points in the paint, and he's a very capable defender, especially near the basket where he skies for huge swats. He's also fiercely loyal to his teammates, and if someone gets in the face of a teammate of his, they'll have a buff, snarling lion to deal with.

The rest of his game is raw, but coming along. But being the humble, hard-working lion he is, he won't take this opportunity for granted.


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