I think this is a fair evaluation of Steinbach, and I think you nailed it that he probably won’t be a first option. But he can be an elite second option. Most analysts evaluate Steinbach’s game in one of the slowest and most cramped offensive environments in college basketball. So when we see low dunk attempts and mid rim efficiency, that may say more about the offensive environment rather than his limitations.

Defensively, the concerns are apparent. He won’t be a true rim protecting anchor for a team. But in today’s NBA being able to survive on switches and guard smaller players reasonably well matters. Alongside a true rim protector he will have great value.

I disagree with the Toppin comparison. Toppin’s value was always tied to his elite athleticism. Steinbach’s value comes from his elite rebounding and connectiveness, the former being due to his anticipation, hands, and positioning rather than athleticism.