If Keanu Reeves played basketball: small forward, rated 80

Keanu Reeves as a basketball player: scouting report

Keanu Reeves played goalie on his high school hockey team in Toronto, and a goalie's instincts are exactly what a stopper on the wing needs: stay square, read the shooter and react a split second before anyone else does. That is why he plays small forward. Athleticism is the top mark on his card and his defense is right behind it, so he can chase shooters through screens, switch onto bigger forwards and still be the first one out in transition.

For The Matrix he trained for months in martial arts, and the John Wick films demanded even more stunt and weapons work, much of which he performed himself. That kind of preparation shows in his footwork and his balance on closeouts. His basketball IQ is also strong, and his passing is better than people expect from a defensive wing; he keeps the ball moving instead of holding it. His jumper is reliable, especially from the corners. He also plays bass in the band Dogstar, so he is comfortable holding down a role that does not need the spotlight.

Rebounding is the honest soft spot. He is a perimeter defender first, so he should be paired with a big who cleans the glass. Shooting guard and power forward are both close fits, which makes him one of the more flexible wings in the draft; slide him up to the four in a small lineup and his speed becomes a problem for slower forwards. Take him early if your roster needs a stopper, and give him the toughest assignment every single night.

Plays like A two way wing who takes the other team's best scorer

Put Keanu Reeves in your lineup

8 rolls, a starting five and a bench, 82 games. Can you go 82-0? Free, no account.