Georghino certainly has a great deal of intrigue surrounding him, considering the ridiculous amount that his draft stock has risen over the last four months. He went from being unranked on Draft Express' Top 100 prospects (as of Monday, December 29th, 2014), all the way to ranked #29th overall for the upcoming NBA Draft (As of May 4th, 2015.) Due to limited availability of Pinheiros' broadcast's internationally, the Brazilian's abilities were shrouded in mystery and had limited exposure to the greater basketball community. Take a look at his stats from the NBB, which don't appear spectacular at first glance.

2014-2015 Regular Season Stats (Pinheiros/Sky): 6 GP, 4.3 MPG, 2.5 PPG, 50% FG, 75% 3PT

It would appear that even withstanding George Lucas' limited playing time at the NBB level, international scouts saw enough from his game that warranted him an invite to the 2015 NIKE HOOP Summit, on a roster than included Thon Maker, Jamal Murray and Ben Simmons. Lucas failed to make a significant impact on the game and finished with 3 points in under 13 minutes of playing time. Lucas' poor showing at the Hoop Summit may have lowered his draft stock and the likelihood that he goes in the first round. Chad Ford from ESPN (requires ESPN insider) doesn't seem convinced on Georginho, as he only has George Lucas ranked around #59th currently. Than again, Chad Ford's reputation for predicating talent has taken a hit in recent times, so who knows maybe we will see George ranked a little generously after the draft concludes.

So why is George Lucas still relevant among NBA scouts?

It's simple. The Eye-test.

With incredible physical tools and an impressive 6' 6" stature, George Lucas appears to be the perfect malleable international prospect that can be groomed and molded over time. It is rare to find a point-guard with Lucas's size and facilitation abilities.

Not only is George Lucas De Paula an impressive specimen height-wise and reach-wise, he may just have the biggest hands on an NBA point guard... ever. The closest current comparison would be Rajon Rondo, who has earned infamy for his monstrous mitts and freakish ability to maneuver with the basketball. Even one of Rondo's signature moves is predicated upon his large hands, an absolutely lethal pass-fake that has been labeled "the show and go".