NBA All-Star 2020: Biggest strength and weakness of each member of Team Giannis

Giannis Antetokounmpo will lead a team against Team LeBron
Giannis Antetokounmpo will lead a team against Team LeBron

Rudy Gobert

Rudy Gobert was named Defensive Player of the Year in 2018 and 2019
Rudy Gobert was named Defensive Player of the Year in 2018 and 2019

Biggest Strength: Defense

Rudy Gobert has been named Defensive Player of the Year in each of the past two seasons and the Frenchman excels at guarding Utah's basket. Gobert produces a significant number of blocks and rebounds on a nightly basis, and his 7 foot 3 frame makes it incredibly difficult for opposing teams to see much success in the paint.

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Biggest Weakness: Limited offensive skillset

Gobert is on course to average more than 15 points per game for the second consecutive season, although the 27-year-old does all his damage in the paint, and has never drained a three. Additionally, he has shot just 62.8 percent from the charity stripe since making his debut back in 2013.


Kyle Lowry

Kyle Lowry has been named as an All-Star for a sixth straight year
Kyle Lowry has been named as an All-Star for a sixth straight year

Biggest Strength: Playmaking

Just last month, Kyle Lowry surpassed Jose Calderon to become Toronto's all-time leader in assists - solidifying his reputation as one of the best playmakers of his generation. Just like fellow veteran Chris Paul, Lowry excels at getting his teammates involved, and the last time that the 33-year-old averaged less than six assists per game came way back during the 2009-10 season.

Biggest Weakness: Shooting Accuracy

Since moving to the Raptors back in 2011, Lowry has often finished the season second in scoring. However, he has never been the most precise shooter (career 42.3 FG%) and finds it difficult to emerge from shooting slumps.


Khris Middleton

Khris Middleton has played a key role for the contending Bucks
Khris Middleton has played a key role for the contending Bucks

Biggest Strength: All-round play

Khris Middleton doesn't excel at any particular skill, although the 28-year-old is among the NBA's most well-rounded stars. Able to shoot the three, guard multiple positions on defense and create for his teammates - Middleton is a rare bread that would make a positive contribution on any team in the league.

Biggest Weakness: Lack of quickness

Middleton has defied expectations to develop into an All-Star, although his lack of speed is notable. His skill set allows him to be effective on the defensive end, although Middleton simply doesn't have the explosiveness to burst past an opposing defender.

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