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Congolese-born teenager Emmanuel Mudiay was chosen 7th in the first round 2015 draft pick entry to play basketball for the Denver Nuggets. In celebration, we thought it might be a good idea to show you why this 19-year-old from the motherland is being dubbed the next Russell Westbrook.

5.
He has a mean dunk

https://vine.co/v/e1h7KJmwUnA
Who’s favourite basketball player can’t dunk? Plus – every team needs players who can get the crowd off their feet.

4.
He has light fingers

https://vine.co/v/e5T9TJ3ja9Z

The youngster doesn’t just have raw talent, he has the finesse to go with it.

3.
He's a role model... or a mummy’s boy

https://vine.co/v/eJ71UKOP3Yp

He is only 19 and any professionals who show public acts of affection to their mother gets respect from everyone.

2.
He's athletic

https://vine.co/v/M1T1QpuD5Zt
If you’re going to be dubbed the next Russell Westbrook averaging 20+ PPG, you’re going to need to be athletic.

1.
He can pass without looking

Basketball is one of those sports where there’s going to be a lot of scoring, so when you can add some spice to the game, the fans love ya!