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Team
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Player
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Pos
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Ht
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From | Analysis | Comp |
G
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31
|
Pelicans
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Frank Jackson | PG | 6-4 | Duke | The Pelicans did well to get a player of Jackson's ability at this point in the draft. Some injury concerns caused him to slip but his upside remains very intriguing, as a versatile combo guard who has high level athletic ability, can shoot the rock and plays with a lot of passion. More |
Gary Harris
|
A
|
32
|
Suns |
Davon Reed
|
6-6 | Miami | A bit of a surprise at #32, Reed is a long-armed and athletic wing who will make his living on defense and spacing the floor. |
-
|
B-
|
|
33
|
Magic
|
Wesley Iwundu | SF | 6-7 | Kansas St. | Iwundu has all the tools and skills to be a long time NBA player. He's versatile on both ends of the court and plays a smart, controlled game. |
-
|
A- |
34
|
Kings
|
Frank Mason III | PG | 6-1 | Kansas | While I don't think Mason will be a big impact player, he brings tons of intangibles to the Kings young team. This alone could be worth the pick...and perhaps he'll make an impact on the court as well. |
-
|
B
|
35
|
Grizzlies
|
6-9 | California | Rabb is a solid player but doesn't really stand out in any area and doesn't bring a lot of upside. He'll work hard and play the right way, which will be a good fit for the Grizz. More |
Bobby Portis
|
B
|
||
36
|
76ers
|
Jonah Bolden
|
6-10 | Australia | A very interesting selection here, both because of Bolden's talents and his Australia connection. He's got a sweet shooting stroke and good length, making him an intriguing second round selection. |
-
|
B+
|
|
37
|
Celtics
|
Semi Ojeleye | SF | 6-7 | SMU | The Celtics get a bruising wing player who has shown great improvement with his outside shot over the years. If he can become a lock-down defender he'll have a long, successful career. |
-
|
B+
|
38
|
Warriors
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Jordan Bell | PF | 6-9 | Oregon | There couldn't be a better fit for Bell than the Warriors. He'll get to do all the things he does well and not be asked to play beyond himself. This seems like a match made in basketball heaven. |
longer Faried
|
A+ |
39
|
Clippers
|
Jawun Evans | PG | 6-0 | Oklahoma State | A very interesting pick here. Evans plays a lot like Chris Paul and he even looks a lot like Chris Paul. Will he get to learn from the vet or will Paul bounce? Evans projects as a really solid back up pg with possible starter potential. More |
Speedy Claxton
|
A-
|
40
|
Hornets
|
6-6
|
Florida State | Bacon is a really solid athlete but doesn't stand out in any one area. It remains to be seen if he can become a high level defender and if he can hit the 3 with consistency. But he's got tools to work with and a chance to make the team. More |
Marvin Williams
|
C+ | ||
41 | Hawks | 6-4 | Oregon | Dorsey can get hot from outside but doesn't bring a lot else to the table. It seems like a long-shot that he'll become an impact player in the League but could stick around thanks to his sweet shooting. More |
-
|
C
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||
42
|
Lakers
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Thomas Bryant | C | 6-10 | Indiana | Bryant is a heart and hustle type of player who continues the trend of culture shift in L.A. He's got great length, a nice shooting stroke but doesn't move his feet well. He'll have a chance to develop and could be a solid bench big. More |
-
|
A-
|
43
|
Rockets
|
Isaiah Hartenstein | PF | 7-0 | Germany | The Rockets get a great value pick in the mid second round. Hartenstein will likely take a few years to develop overseas but could become a solid rotation player with starter potential. More |
Troy Murphy
|
A |
44
|
Knicks
|
Damyean Dotson
|
6-5 | Houston | A lights-out shooter with deep range and an improving all around game. If he can hold his own on D he'll have a real chance to make it. |
-
|
B
|
|
45
|
Grizzlies
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Dillon Brooks
|
6-6 | Oregon | Brooks lacks upside but he's an NBA ready player who might be able to contribute in year one for Memphis. |
-
|
B
|
|
46
|
Bucks
|
Sterling Brown | 6-6 | SMU | A long, athletic guard who plays an all around game and fits the mold of a Bucks pick. With their recent drafting history we'll give the benefit of the doubt! |
-
|
B+
|
|
47
|
Pacers | Ike Anigbogu | C | 6-10 | UCLA | If he proves to be healthy this will be the steal of the draft. Ike is super young and not NBA ready but a few years from now he could be a force in the paint. Awesome value at #47. More |
longer Tristan Thompson
|
A+
|
48
|
Clippers |
Sindarius Thornwell
|
6-6 | South Carolina | Nice pick up for the Clips. Thornwell is a winner/gamer who plays a mature game and could contribute earlier than most second rounders. |
-
|
B+
|
|
49
|
Nuggets
|
Vlatko Cancar | SF | 6-9 | Slovenia | The Nuggets keep mining for international talent. Cancar might be a few years away but...maybe that's the point. With a lot of depth at SF they can afford to wait. |
-
|
B
|
50
|
76ers
|
Mathias Lessort
|
6-10 | France | Another draft and stash value pick for the Sixers. Lessort could be a solid rotation big in a few years. |
Ronny Turiaf
|
B+
|
|
51
|
Nuggets
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Monte Morris | PG | 6-2 | Iowa State | One of the most reliable point guards to come along in years, Morris takes great care of the ball while still managing to put pressure on the D. He'll have a chance to stick in Denver. |
Steve Blake
|
A-
|
52
|
Pacers
|
Edmond Somner | SG | 6-5 | Xavier | The Pacers will have to wait for him to be healthy but it's a good gamble at this point in the draft. He's got talent and could develop into a keeper. More |
Mardy Collins
|
B
|
53
|
Celtics
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Kadeem Allen | 6-3 | Zona | Allen has a chance to be an elite defender who can guard either guard position. His length and aggressive play could earn him a spot in the League, although there's a ton of depth to get through in Boston. |
-
|
A-
|
|
54
|
Suns |
Alec Peters
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6-8 | Valpo | A shooter to help space the floor for the elite young talent. Peters will have to get healthy and show that he can hold is own defensively. |
-
|
B
|
|
55
|
Jazz
|
6-3
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Gonzaga | NWG might not be a dynamic athlete but his BBIQ is off the charts and he's a great fit for the Jazz. If Hill rolls, Williams-Goss could see minutes early. More | Kendall Marshall |
A
|
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56
|
Celtics | Jabari Bird | 6-6 | Cal | Bird has been slow to develop but has the physical tools to make it. He seems like a long shot to make the roster and might not ever be an impact guy in the League. |
-
|
C+
|
|
57
|
Nets |
Aleksandar Vezenkov
|
6-9 | Bulgaria | A gamer who really knows how to play but lacks ideal size and athleticism. A decent value this late in the draft. |
-
|
B
|
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58
|
Knicks
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Ognjen Jaramaz | PG | 6-5 | Serbia | A bouncy and exciting PG prospect who continues the trend of international prospects to NY. |
-
|
B+
|
59
|
Spurs |
Jaron Blossomgame
|
6-7 | Clemson | I'm not the biggest Blossomgame fan but if the Spurs are drafting him...ok. Playing against Kawhi every day could do wonders for his game. |
-
|
B
|
|
60
|
Jazz
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Alpha Kaba | PF | 6-10 | France | An intriguing physical specimen who is a long way from being NBA ready. Good draft and stash pick at #60. |
-
|
B- |