Why do many draft scouts love using the word “raw” when evaluating a draft pick, prospect or even current NBA player that is not fully developed? Over the years we’ve seen Giannis get labeled that until he blossomed only 3 years after his rookie.
How come in the MLB you don’t hear that term at all? It’s not like anyone was calling Aaron Judge a “raw” prospect for being really huge.
They have the physical tools but they need to improve their basketball skills.
Even there are raw prospects in baseball. They are in the minors and need to be polished to be play to play at the Major League level.