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RD1, PK1Round 1, Pick 1
Cooper Flagg
Forward
Duke
6' 8"
Height
221
Weight
FR
Class
18.5
Age
Draft Grade: A+
Hard to believe this is actually happening just five months after the Mavericks shockingly traded Luka Dončić. Yet here we are. Flagg is officially a Mav, and he has a chance to be great enough to win back the fans. He can help Dallas in both the short-term and long-term as a do-it-all forward who hustles like a madman, makes his teammates better as a passer and has dialed in a knockdown jumper. He’s both the best offensive and defensive prospect in this draft class, making him the safest No. 1 pick in ages. As long as his jumper continues to fall like it did during his freshman year at Duke, he could play as a small forward next to Anthony Davis and another big. And with his size and versatility, he could play power forward in other lineups, too. There’s no doubt he’s going to produce. It’s his growth as a shot creator that will decide if he reaches his All-Star floor or soars to his Hall of Fame ceiling.
Comparisons
Attributes
Basketball IQ
Team Defender
Got That Dawg In Him
RD1, PK2Round 1, Pick 2
Dylan Harper
Guard
Rutgers
6' 5"
Height
213
Weight
FR
Class
19.3
Age
Draft Grade: B
If Cooper Flagg had never reclassified, Harper would be the consensus top pick with star upside because he’s a big-bodied lefty combo guard who has a high floor with the skill, poise and playmaking instincts to dictate the game at his pace. Now that he’ll be sharing shot-creation responsibilities in San Antonio, he’ll be able to use his 6-foot-11 wingspan to greater effect on the defensive end and also utilize his bruising interior finishing as a cutter on offense. But he made only 36.8% of his catch-and-shoot 3s and just 28.7% of his dribble jumpers, so his fit with De’Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle is a question. All of them are more interior-focused guards, and so is Jeremy Sochan in the frontcourt. How many shaky shooters can the Spurs really put around Victor Wembanyama? It appears the Spurs will just take Harper, bank on his massive upside, and figure out team fit later.
Comparisons
Attributes
Shot Creator
Dime Dropper
Crafty Finisher
RD1, PK3Round 1, Pick 3
VJ Edgecombe
Wing
Baylor
6' 4"
Height
193
Weight
FR
Class
19.9
Age
Draft Grade: A-
Edgecombe makes total sense for the Sixers. He is an explosive, high-motor wing who flies out of nowhere for poster dunks and chase-down blocks. He pairs his elite athleticism with a knockdown, spot-up jumper and fearless slashing. Though he needs to improve his shot creation to become more of a primary creator, the Sixers have enough in that department as is, so Edgecombe should get time to develop on his own timeline. It sure would’ve been nice for Philadelphia to get an opportunity to meet face-to-face with Ace Bailey, but odds are Edgecombe would’ve been the better choice anyway since he can help both in the short-term as a role player and in the long-term due to his high upside.
Comparisons
Attributes
Lob Threat
Pickpocket
3-Point Marksman
RD1, PK4Round 1, Pick 4
Kon Knueppel
Wing
Duke
6' 5"
Height
219
Weight
FR
Class
19.9
Age
Draft Grade: A
Knueppel has a sharpshooter’s stroke, brainy pick-and-roll playmaking, and crafty scoring feel. He’s the type of player who can come in right away and fit on any team, including perfectly between LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller. He’s got a slick midrange bag and strength scoring inside, but to become a player that takes over games he’ll need to overcome his average athleticism, particularly shooting off the dribble. This would matter a bit less playing in Charlotte, since he could be one of multiple ball-handlers on the team.
Comparisons
Attributes
3-Point Marksman
Off-Ball Mover
Basketball IQ
RD1, PK5Round 1, Pick 5
Ace Bailey
Forward
Rutgers
6' 8"
Height
203
Weight
FR
Class
18.8
Age
Draft Grade: B
Well, Bailey didn’t get what he wanted by landing with the Jazz. There’s a reason why he fell to No. 5. This is a huge upside swing, but Bailey is a ridiculous shot-making machine, capable of splashing contested jumpers from every spot on the floor and with the swagger of a throwback bucket-getter. He had 39 points against Indiana, 37 against Northwestern, and 30 against Penn State, showing an ability to have masterful performances in which he can’t be stopped. But his raw edges as a shot creator and defender need sanding down to turn him into a full-on star. Over half of his half court shots came in the midrange, and yet he made only 36.4% of his pull-up 2s. He can catch fire, but he needs to prove he can be consistent on top of doing all the other things it takes to win. Maybe with Utah, he will learn.
Comparisons
Attributes
Midrange Assassin
Freakish Athlete
Off-Ball Mover
RD1, PK6Round 1, Pick 6
Tre Johnson
Guard
Texas
6' 5"
Height
190
Weight
FR
Class
19.3
Age
Draft Grade: A
Johnson is a clutch shot-maker who can catch fire from all over the floor, drilling step-backs and off-screen jumpers with ease. The Wizards are getting the best overall shooter in the class. He made 40.8% of catch-and-shoot 3s, over 50% of 3s off screens and 38.4% of dribble jumper 3s. But he needs to continue developing his point guard skills while also honing his shot selection since only 17% of his shots came at the rim in the half court. Plus, he must dramatically improve his defense to show he’s more than just a one-way player.
Comparisons
Attributes
Ankle Breaker
3-Point Marksman
Off-Ball Mover
RD1, PK7Round 1, Pick 7
Jeremiah Fears
Guard
Oklahoma
6' 3"
Height
180
Weight
FR
Class
18.7
Age
Draft Grade: A-
Fears is a dynamic guard with a twitchy attacking style and a knack for coming through as a clutch shooter. He’s the best ball handler in this draft class, giving him a runway to become New Orleans’ long-term primary shot-creator. But he was one of college basketball’s youngest freshmen, and it showed with his shaky decision-making as a shooter and passer. So he needs time to grow. All that said, he’s a lottery pick because he has a feel for shot creation and a handle that lets him get anywhere on the floor, so he may only need time to emerge as a star.
Comparisons
Attributes
Ankle Breaker
Downhill Attacker
Midrange Assassin
RD1, PK8Round 1, Pick 8
Egor Demin
Guard
BYU
6' 9"
Height
199
Weight
FR
Class
19.3
Age
Draft Grade: C+
This is undoubtedly a huge swing for the Nets here. Demin has a rare ability at his size to make dazzling passes, which would give Brooklyn a jumbo-sized ball handler. But he’s also struggled to shoot and create his own shot against lengthy defenders, making him more of a love-him or hate-him prospect than a sure thing. Whether he becomes a point guard in the NBA will depend on the development of his jumper. The upside for Demin: he has time to develop, and doesn't have to fit right away.
Comparisons
Attributes
Basketball IQ
Swiss Army Knife
Off-Ball Mover
RD1, PK9Round 1, Pick 9
Collin Murray-Boyles
Forward
South Carolina
6' 7"
Height
239
Weight
SO
Class
20
Age
Draft Grade: A-
Murray-Boyles has a chance to be one of the steals of this draft, so I can see why the Raptors took a big, big swing on him. He operates like a defensive savant the way he locks down every position, uses his ninja-quick hands to swipe at the ball, and inhales rebounds. He’s the closest prospect to Draymond Green because he’s such a special defensive presence, and offensively he’s a finisher with a playmaking feel. Improving his jumper would move him out of tweener territory and into All-Star status, and ultimately that’s the big question for him in Toronto. Can he fit next to Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram? CMB missed 30 of his 39 3-point attempts in two collegiate seasons, and made a tick under 70% of his free throws.
Comparisons
Attributes
Locksmith
Glass Cleaner
Dime Dropper
RD1, PK10Round 1, Pick 10 (From Rockets)
Khaman Maluach
Big
Duke
7' 1"
Height
253
Weight
FR
Class
18.7
Age
Draft Grade: A+
Maluach was the highest upside player available on the board. He’s a towering rim protector with switchable mobility, erasing shots at the rim and shadowing quick guards on the perimeter. He logged only 1.3 blocks per game but deterred opponents from even sniffing the basket. Beyond dunking lobs at a frequent rate, he’s a work in progress on offense with a lack of seasoning as a screener, shooter and creator. Such a raw skill set should come as no surprise since the South Sudan native didn’t start playing basketball until he was 13. Maluach’s upside has him ranked in the top two or three on some team draft boards, and perhaps that was the case for the Suns.
Comparisons
Attributes
Paint Protector
Lob Threat
RD1, PK11Round 1, Pick 11 (from Trail Blazers)
Cedric Coward
Wing
Washington St.
6' 6"
Height
213
Weight
SR
Class
21.8
Age
Draft Grade: A++
What a way to replace Desmond Bane after he was traded away earlier this month. Coward has gone from a Division III player to a lottery pick in just a few years behind his rapid development into a prospect with a valued 3-and-D skill-set. He made 41% of his catch-and-shoot 3s in three DI seasons, while also developing a versatile scoring skill set with post fadeaways and midrange pull-ups. But he brings even higher upside thanks to his passing vision, versatile defense, and mature approach to the game that makes him the potential steal of the draft for the Grizzlies. Could Coward become the latest piece of a Big 3 alongside Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr.?
Comparisons
Attributes
3-Point Marksman
Team Defender
Got That Dawg In Him
RD1, PK12Round 1, Pick 12
Noa Essengue
Forward
Ratiopharm Ulm
6' 9"
Height
198
Weight
18.5
Age
Draft Grade: B
A lot of people thought he'd go No. 7 or No. 8. Downhill attacking is his biggest asset. He went from someone to hack and put on the free-throw line to an improved FT shooter. He was was also a 3-point shooting liability who improved from there as well. Sometimes he looks like Giannis Antetokounmpo with the way he unfolds his long arms for scoop layups. Plus, he lives at the line: he had seven games with more than 10 free throws.
Comparisons
Attributes
Shot Creator
Team Defender
Basketball IQ
RD1, PK13Round 1, Pick 13 (from Kings via Hawks)
Derik Queen
Big
Maryland
6' 10"
Height
248
Weight
FR
Class
20.5
Age
Draft Grade: C
Conditioning is a concern for him. New Orleans is not the place I'd want to end up. He's got to figure out the jump shot as well. Unless he improves defensively, he could also be a matchup problem on that end of the floor. Queen is a burly big with guard-like handles who dazzles with spin moves, and crafty finishes like his game-winning leaning jumper to send Maryland to the Sweet 16. If he translates his velvet touch to the perimeter, he has offensive star upside, though his interior scoring, playmaking chops, and magnetic rebounding alone give him tantalizing potential for the Pelicans.
Comparisons
Attributes
Post Presence
Shot Creator
Glass Cleaner
RD1, PK14Round 1, Pick 14 (From Hawks)
Carter Bryant
Forward
Arizona
6' 7"
Height
215
Weight
FR
Class
19.5
Age
Draft Grade: A
San Antonio is just about the perfect fit for Carter Bryant. He hits spot-up 3s, attacks closeouts, makes the right play, and busts his ass on defense. He’ll have a simple role with room to grow over the years and will be a nasty frontcourt fit with Victor Wembanyama. He’s a rangy, athletic forward who projects as a highly versatile defender. And though he’s raw as a ball-handler, he’s a skilled spot-up shooter and a hyper-aware cutter. At a minimum, he has the baseline skills to be a great role player for the Spurs with the upside to someday be much more.
Comparisons
Attributes
Off-Ball Mover
RD1, PK15Round 1, Pick 15 (From Heat)
Thomas Sorber
Big
Georgetown
6' 10"
Height
263
Weight
FR
Class
19.5
Age
Draft Grade: A+
I think he was the best overall big in this draft class who moved up to that spot late in the talent evaluation process. Sorber has a brick-house frame and the throwback skill set to match with strong screens, soft-touch finishes, and gritty drop-coverage instincts. But to be more than a role player, he needs to tap into the flashes he shows as a shooter while also improving his perimeter defense. As is, he’s the best overall big in the draft. He’s not quite the scorer that Derik Queen is, and he’s not quite the defender Khaman Maluach is, and he’s not quite the athlete that Joan Beringer is. But he does a lot of everything, and impacts the game at a high level.
Comparisons
Attributes
Paint Protector
Post Presence
RD1, PK16Round 1, Pick 16 (From Grizzlies)
Hansen Yang
Big
Qingdao Eagles
7' 1"
Height
253
Weight
20
Age
Draft Grade: C+
This is the biggest shock of the draft so far. WOW. It's a fascinating pick from a fit standpoint: What does a Donovan Clingan/Hansen Yang frontcourt look like in Portland? Or are we gonna see a trade down with the Nets? Yang is a massive Chinese 7-footer who scores with old-school craft, passes well and cleans the glass. But how much his slow feet and lack of shooting range can be improved will determine whether he can stick in the pros.
Player Comparisons
Attributes
Glass Cleaner
Post Presence
RD1, PK17Round 1, Pick 17 (From Pistons)
Joan Beringer
Big
Cedevita Olímpija
6' 10"
Height
230
Weight
18.6
Age
Draft Grade: C-
He's one of the rawest projects in the entire draft. Makes you wonder what the T'wolves' plan is with the other bigs on the roster, notably Rudy Gobert and Julius Randle. Beringer dunks everything around the basket. He's a rim protector and has shown improvement in other aspects of his defense. An area he'll need to improve on is he was a hackable player you didn't fear sending to the free-throw line. He's a worker though, and wants to get better.
Comparisons
Attributes
Team Defender
Crafty Finisher
Lob Threat
RD1, PK18Round 1, Pick 18 (from Grizzlies via Wizards)
Walter Clayton Jr.
Guard
Florida
6' 2"
Height
199
Weight
SR
Class
22.3
Age
Draft Grade: A+
Along with Ace Bailey, the addition of Clayton makes the Jazz look like the funnest League Pass team next season. Clayton is clutch and looked like Steph Curry at times. He's also a culture creator. I'm very intrigued with what the Ainges are doing in Utah's front office. Clayton is a fearless shooter with the versatility to take any shot at any moment, as we saw with him fueling the Gators to a national championship.
Comparisons
Attributes
3-Point Marksman
Midrange Assassin
Off-Ball Mover
RD1, PK19Round 1, Pick 19 (From Bucks)
Nolan Traoré
Guard
Saint Quentin
6' 4"
Height
184
Weight
19
Age
Draft Grade: B+
He's the fastest player in this draft class. This is a good situation for him because it's a clean slate roster. The best comparison is an early version of Dejounte Murray. All speed, but inefficient shooting across the floor. He can play with pace and sets up a very different type of ball-handler for the Nets than fellow rookie Egor Demin.
Comparisons
Attributes
Ankle Breaker
Shot Creator
Downhill Attacker
RD1, PK20Round 1, Pick 20 (From Warriors)
Kasparas Jakučionis
Guard
Illinois
6' 5"
Height
205
Weight
FR
Class
19
Age
Draft Grade: D+
The Heat were probably hoping for Walter Clayton Jr. with this pick. For every beautiful assist Jakučionis had as a freshman, there's an equally ugly bone-headed turnover. He had 11 games this past season with more turnovers than made shots. As a primary creator, he's not a Tyrese Haliburton type. Think more along the lines of Spencer Dinwiddie; he's one of your guys on the roster, but he's not THE guy.
Comparisons
Attributes
Shot Creator
Dime Dropper
3-Point Marksman
RD1, PK21Round 1, Pick 21 (from Timberwolves via Jazz)
Will Riley
Forward
Illinois
6' 9"
Height
186
Weight
FR
Class
19.3
Age
Draft Grade: C+
I'm not his biggest fan. He's not a great athlete or a great shooter yet. He has a very lean frame. "What's he going to be?" was the common question I heard from scouts when talking about Riley's evaluation. He does have dynamic driving ability and playmaking instincts that scream upside as a jumbo-sized, shot-creating wing.
Comparisons
Attributes
Downhill Attacker
Dime Dropper
Off-Ball Mover
RD1, PK22Round 1, Pick 22 (From Hawks)
Drake Powell
Wing
N. Carolina
6' 6"
Height
200
Weight
FR
Class
19.8
Age
Draft Grade: A
Powell has a chiseled frame that he uses to barrel into defenders at the rim and to contain opponents when he’s on defense. He’s a switch-everything defender who plays with a high motor, and if his spot-up jumper translates he checks all the boxes to be a 3-and-D role player at a minimum for the Nets. But as a projected lottery pick entering college, maybe he’ll tap back into the shot-creating upside that he was once recruited for.
Comparisons
Attributes
Crafty Finisher
Team Defender
RD1, PK23Round 1, Pick 23 (from Pacers via Pelicans)
Asa Newell
Big
Georgia
6' 9"
Height
224
Weight
FR
Class
19.7
Age
Draft Grade: A+
It feels like a foundation is starting to build in Atlanta. Newell is a modern big who can pair nicely with the Hawks' pair of wings. If they keep Trae Young, he's got a lob threat with Newell, who is a dunk machine. This looks like a perfect prospect/team match. Even though he needs to improve his fouling habits, his energetic style is overall a positive on defense. The real question is what he becomes offensively: Will he ever develop his jumper? Or is he just a finisher?
Comparisons
Attributes
Lob Threat
Paint Protector
RD1, PK24Round 1, Pick 24 (from Clippers via Thunder)
Nique Clifford
Forward
Colorado St.
6' 6"
Height
202
Weight
SR
Class
23.3
Age
Draft Grade: A
Clifford was a late bloomer in high school and in college. Once his jumper clicked, his game took off. He's not a point guard for the Kings, but he'll be a playmaker. He’s a tough-as-nails wing who does it all and could fill a number of different roles as a plug-and-play option. He defends multiple positions, crashes the boards, and scores from everywhere. But as a super senior with only Mountain West pedigree, he lacks experience against high level competition despite his age.
Comparisons
Attributes
Dime Dropper
Basketball IQ
Swiss Army Knife
RD1, PK25Round 1, Pick 25 (From Nuggets)
Jase Richardson
Guard
Michigan St.
6' 1"
Height
178
Weight
FR
Class
19.7
Age
Draft Grade: A+
Richardson ends up with the same team his father, Jason Richardson, played part his career for. The younger Richardson is a skilled combo guard with a lethal midrange game and a poised pick-and-roll feel, looking like he downloaded the experience of his NBA veteran father. Jase didn’t inherit his father’s height or dunk contest athleticism though, so his smaller stature could cap his upside.
Comparisons
Attributes
3-Point Marksman
Basketball IQ
Got That Dawg In Him
RD1, PK26Round 1, Pick 26 (From Knicks)
Ben Saraf
Guard
Ratiopharm Ulm
6' 5"
Height
202
Weight
19.2
Age
Draft Grade: B+
Ben Saraf, Nolan Traore AND Egor Demin. Three international playmaking guards for Brooklyn for its first three picks in this draft is a fascinating approach. It’s throwing darts and hoping one turns into a hit. Saraf is a crafty lefty playmaker who relies on guile, footwork and body control. Limited shooting and athleticism could cap his upside, but his positional size and skill could be hard to pass up.
Comparisons
Attributes
Shot Creator
Crafty Finisher
RD1, PK27Round 1, Pick 27 (From Rockets)
Danny Wolf
Big
Michigan
6' 11"
Height
252
Weight
JR
Class
21.1
Age
Draft Grade: B
He's a unique, funky ball-handler. It's clear in the Nets' draft that they want players of all sizes to be able to handle the rock. Wolf is 6-foot-11 but ran point for Michigan, playing a slick style with risky passes and step-back jumpers that made him a highlight factory. But he’s also a turnover machine and his shooting numbers are shaky, making him more of a raw bet who needs time to prove he can match his flash with substance.
Comparisons
Attributes
Dime Dropper
Shot Creator
RD1, PK28Round 1, Pick 28
Hugo González
Wing
Real Madrid
6' 6"
Height
205
Weight
19.3
Age
Draft Grade: A
He fits nicely in the Celtics' culture. He plays hard, but is more than a hustler and strong defender. He’s a high-motor wing with great defensive tools and a slashing style on offense. If his jumper and handle develop, he could be a versatile two-way starter, though he didn't get a lot of playing time overseas.
Comparisons
Attributes
Team Defender
Crafty Finisher
RD1, PK29Round 1, Pick 29 (From Suns)
Liam McNeeley
Wing
Connecticut
6' 7"
Height
215
Weight
FR
Class
19.7
Age
Draft Grade: C+
McNeeley is a sharpshooting wing with superb instincts moving without the ball, and the touch to splash from deep ranges. Though he doesn’t project as a primary shot creator, his feel as a connective passer gives him the skill to fit into any type of offense, including Charlotte’s.
Comparisons
Attributes
3-Point Marksman
Off-Ball Mover
RD1, PK30Round 1, Pick 30 (From Thunder)
Yanic Konan Niederhauser
Big
Penn St.
7' 0"
Height
243
Weight
JR
Class
22.2
Age
Draft Grade: A
Big swing here. He’s a little bit of a late bloomer, so maybe he's more than a lob-threat center. Konan Niederhauser is an elite athlete who lives above the rim as a finisher and shot blocker, and he displays some intriguing upside as a 7-foot shot creator. But he needs to improve his fundamentals to make it all click.
Comparisons
Attributes
Paint Protector
Lob Threat
RD2, PK1Round 2, Pick 1 (From Timberwolves via Jazz)
Rasheer Fleming
Forward
St. Joseph's
6' 9"
Height
232
Weight
JR
Class
20.9
Age
Draft Grade: A-
Fleming is a hustler who drains spot-up jumpers and brings energy on defense, swatting shots and snagging boards. But he has some real warts as a ball-handler with a lack of experience against high-level competition, so the Suns must feel confident in his ability to translate to the NBA.
Comparisons
Attributes
Team Defender
Pickpocket
RD2, PK2Round 2, Pick 2 (From Celtics via Wizards)
Noah Penda
Forward
Le Mans Sarthe Basket
6' 8"
Height
225
Weight
20.4
Age
Draft Grade: C+
Penda plays with a veteran's mind and a winning mentality, offering connective playmaking, switchable defense and high-level feel. It’s a bit of a risk for Orlando though since Penda needs to improve his jumper to shine on the long-term. But his unselfish game and defensive utility give him a strong foundation to build on.
Comparisons
Attributes
Dime Dropper
Basketball IQ
RD2, PK3Round 2, Pick 3
Sion James
Wing
Duke
6' 5"
Height
218
Weight
SR
Class
22.5
Age
Draft Grade: B
Fans who happen to root for both Duke and Charlotte know that James has role-player qualities that can fit next to the Hornets’ core pieces. James is a versatile defender who sets a tone with his hustle, and after years of laying bricks he worked hard to become a dead-eye, spot-up shooter. And he brings much more than shooting as a crafty playmaker who keeps the ball moving. But without the handle of a primary creator, it’s critical he sustains his newfound success as a shooter.
Comparisons
Attributes
3-Point Marksman
Team Defender
RD2, PK4Round 2, Pick 4 (From Pelicans)
Ryan Kalkbrenner
Big
Creighton
7' 1"
Height
257
Weight
SR
Class
23.4
Age
Draft Grade: A
A ton of teams were hoping that Kalkbrenner would fall to them in the second round, but the Hornets land him here after trading away center Mark Williams on Day 1 of this draft. Kalkbrenner is a throwback 7-footer who owns the paint, swatting shots with his giant wingspan and dunking everything in sight. It’s a bit strange he isn’t a better rebounder. But as a super senior, he has developed some sneaky passing and shooting skills that hint at higher upside, which could allow him to help facilitate for Charlotte’s offensive engines.
Comparisons
Attributes
Lob Threat
Paint Protector
RD2, PK5Round 2, Pick 5
Johni Broome
Big
Auburn
6' 10"
Height
249
Weight
SR
Class
22.9
Age
Draft Grade: B+
Could Broome be the best backup center of the Joel Embiid era? Perhaps so, because he brings a ready-made game as an interior finisher with a passing feel and tone-setting defense. Though his jumper hasn’t progressed as much as NBA teams would hope, Embiid’s ability to space the floor could make for intriguing two-big lineups this season. In Philadelphia, it’s more important that Broome progresses moving laterally on the perimeter.
Comparisons
Attributes
Got That Dawg In Him
Crafty Finisher
Post Presence
RD2, PK6Round 2, Pick 6 (from Timberwolves via Suns and Nets)
Adou Thiero
Forward
Arkansas
6' 7"
Height
218
Weight
JR
Class
21.1
Age
Draft Grade: A
The Lakers made multiple aggressive trades to move up within the second round, and Thiero was the perfect target. He’s a slasher with a jacked frame and an explosive first step who last season logged 45 dunks and had six games with 10 or more free throws. He lives in the paint, and that’s despite his limitations as a shooter. If he’s able to figure out the shot then his length and defensive versatility could make him a key player on a contending Lakers team.
Comparisons
Attributes
Team Defender
Downhill Attacker
RD2, PK7Round 2, Pick 7 (From Raptors)
Chaz Lanier
Wing
Tennessee
6' 4"
Height
206
Weight
SR
Class
23.5
Age
Draft Grade: A+
Perfect pick for Detroit. Wanna know why? Just look at the comparison for Lanier: Malik Beasley. Much like Beasley, Lanier is a knockdown shooter with shot-making creativity. Without great size or playmaking at his age, he’s a second-rounder for good reason. But the Pistons needed more shooting and now they got it.
Player Comparisons
Attributes
3-Point Marksman
Off-Ball Mover
RD2, PK8Round 2, Pick 8 (From Spurs)
Kam Jones
Guard
Marquette
6' 4"
Height
202
Weight
SR
Class
23.3
Age
Draft Grade: B
Tyrese Haliburton will be out for all of next season, but Jones could help handle some of the shot-creation responsibilities. Jones offers crafty combo guard skills with advanced shot creation and a blossoming playmaking feel. But his so-so athleticism and streaky shooting paint him as just a cog rather than the rare star upperclassman set to enter the league.
Comparisons
Attributes
Shot Creator
Crafty Finisher
RD2, PK9Round 2, Pick 9 (From Trail Blazers)
Alijah Martin
Wing
Florida
6' 2"
Height
210
Weight
SR
Class
23.5
Age
Draft Grade: A+
Martin is a hyper-athletic, high-energy guard who plays bigger than his size and impacts the game with his toughness, rebounding and defensive grit. But his positional tweener status, streaky shooting, and limited creation ability made him a second-round talent. Still, Martin just knows how to ball. Much like Toronto’s first-round pick Collin Murray-Boyles does. Both of these guys are tone-setters, and it’s clear the Raptors are attempting to build a defensive identity that could allow them to rise quickly in the depleted East.
Player Comparisons
Attributes
Downhill Attacker
Off-Ball Mover
Freakish Athlete
RD2, PK10Round 2, Pick 10 (From Wizards)
Micah Peavy
Wing
Georgetown
6' 6"
Height
212
Weight
SR
Class
23.9
Age
Draft Grade: A-
Peavy is a switchable wing stopper with NBA-ready defense, instincts and passing feel. Pair him with Herb Jones and Trey Murphy, and the Pelicans could have quite the trio of gritty wing defenders. If his improved jumper proves as real as it seemed during his senior season, he’s a rotation-level player for a decade.
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Got That Dawg In Him
Team Defender
Basketball IQ
RD2, PK11Round 2, Pick 11 (From Warriors via Heat)
Koby Brea
Wing
Kentucky
6' 6"
Height
202
Weight
SR
Class
22.6
Age
Draft Grade: A
Wow, maybe Brian Gregory and Mat Ishbia know how to draft! Khaman Maluach, Rasheer Fleming, and now Brea all received A grades. Brea drilled 43.4% of his 3s over five college seasons on 4.9 attempts per game; he projects as a shooting specialist who has a clear path to becoming a rotation player because of his highly sought skill. In order to avoid being a weak link on defense, he’ll need to make improvements to his athleticism, but his shooting is enough to keep him on the floor.
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3-Point Marksman
Off-Ball Mover
RD2, PK12Round 2, Pick 12 (From Bulls)
Maxime Raynaud
Big
Stanford
7' 1"
Height
237
Weight
SR
Class
22.2
Age
Draft Grade: A+
Raynaud leveled up every year at Stanford, turning into a player who pops 3s, slashes to the rim with a smooth handle and makes eye-popping passes. He was ranked 15th on my board, making him a steal in my eyes here for the Kings. He fell to this point in the draft because of his age and concerns about his defense. Still, if he can figure out that end of the floor there’s little reason to think the Frenchman won’t carve out an NBA role.
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Paint Protector
3-Point Marksman
Glass Cleaner
RD2, PK13Round 2, Pick 13 (From Jazz via Mavericks)
Jamir Watkins
Wing
Florida St.
6' 5"
Height
215
Weight
SR
Class
23.9
Age
Draft Grade: B+
It’s pretty clear what the Wizards are going for here with Tre Johnson, Will Riley and now Watkins in the second round: Versatile pieces who can fill different roles offensively. Watkins can run the show, slash to the paint and switch across positions on defense. In Washington, as long as he continues to set a tone on defense he could become a vital role player.
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Team Defender
RD2, PK14Round 2, Pick 14 (From Hawks)
Brooks Barnhizer
Wing
Northwestern
6' 5"
Height
228
Weight
SR
Class
23
Age
Draft Grade: B-
Barnhizer is a smart, physical wing with disruptive defensive instincts. Offensively, he needs to improve his jump shot but passes the ball and finishes at the rim at a high level.
If Thunder assistant coach Chip Engelland can have as much success turning Barnhizer into a reliable shooter as he has with his past projects as a shot doctor, then the Thunder may have a second-round steal here. Barnhizer is a hustler on defense, keeps the ball moving on offense and plays a selfless style that could fit perfectly with Oklahoma City. Just as long as he learns how to hit shots off the catch.
RD2, PK15Round 2, Pick 15 (From Lakers via Bulls and Kings)
Rocco Zikarsky
Big
Brisbane Bullets
7' 3"
Height
257
Weight
18.9
Age
Draft Grade: B
Joan Beringer in the first round, Rocco Zikarsky in the second round. What are the Timberwolves cooking up in the frontcourt behind Rudy Gobert? Or maybe … in place of Rudy Gobert? After Gobert was involved in trade discussions with the Suns for Kevin Durant, perhaps this is a signal that Minnesota is prepared to move on from the four-time Defensive Player of the Year. Zikarsky is a big Australian center who plays a traditional role as an interior finisher and rim protector. He doesn’t offer much else at this stage of his career.
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Paint Protector
Glass Cleaner
RD2, PK16Round 2, Pick 16 (From Magic)
Amari Williams
Big
Kentucky
7' 0"
Height
262
Weight
SR
Class
23.4
Age
Draft Grade: B
Williams is a massive, smart-passing center with good instincts around the rim and legitimate size to defend the paint. These playmaking instincts make him a nice fit for Boston’s offensive system. But while he develops as a two-way player for Boston, he needs to add perimeter mobility to defend in the modern game.
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Post Presence
Dime Dropper
RD2, PK17Round 2, Pick 17 (From Pistons)
Bogoljub Marković
Forward
Mega Basket
6' 11"
Height
195
Weight
19.9
Age
Draft Grade: A+
Marković was a first-rounder on my personal big board, so I consider him a steal at this point of the draft. And he makes sense for the Bucks, regardless of what happens with Giannis Antetokounmpo since he’s a high upside stretch forward who also offers skill as a passer and post scorer. But to handle the rigors of the NBA and become a positive defender, Marković needs to add a ton of muscle, so he’d benefit from being draft-and-stashed for another year.
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Attributes
3-Point Marksman
RD2, PK18Round 2, Pick 18 (From Warriors)
Javon Small
Guard
West Virginia
6' 1"
Height
190
Weight
SR
Class
22.5
Age
Draft Grade: A-
Small is an undersized guard who plays bigger than his body thanks to his excellent athleticism and gritty nature. He’s a knockdown shooter off the catch and a solid lead guard, though his lack of size puts a natural cap on his upside. Consider Small a point guard who can play alongside Ja Morant, or help fill the gaps alongside Scotty Pippen Jr. if Morant misses time again.
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3-Point Marksman
Shot Creator
Crafty Finisher
RD2, PK19Round 2, Pick 19 (From Bucks)
Tyrese Proctor
Guard
Duke
6' 5"
Height
183
Weight
JR
Class
21.2
Age
Draft Grade: B
Proctor might be Cleveland’s Ty Jerome replacement, since Jerome is an unrestricted free agent. Proctor is a tall combo guard with great passing vision who was expected to go one-and-done, but he took until his junior year to look ready for the NBA. He sharpened his jumper and became an even better defender, making him an appealing short-term piece for the Cavaliers.
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Attributes
3-Point Marksman
Shot Creator
RD2, PK20Round 2, Pick 20 (From Knicks via Grizzlies)
Kobe Sanders
Wing
Nevada
6' 7"
Height
203
Weight
SR
Class
23
Age
Draft Grade: B
Sanders is a skilled, oversized wing initiator with excellent feel, so he can play the Ben Simmons role for the Clippers. But he actually has an ability to hit some shots off the dribble. He’s limited by a lack of athleticism, but his size, touch and passing acumen give him a chance to stick in the NBA.
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Attributes
Crafty Finisher
Midrange Assassin
RD2, PK21Round 2, Pick 21 (From Clippers via Timberwolves)
Mohamed Diawara
Forward
Cholet Basket
6' 8"
Height
223
Weight
Draft Grade: C+
Diawara has physical dimensions that you can’t teach with a 7-foot-4 wingspan that highlights his massive frame. But he also hasn’t produced much in his overseas career, meaning the Knicks are just taking a big swing at this point of the draft rather than going with one of the players who projects more realistically as a role player.
RD2, PK22Round 2, Pick 22 (From Suns via Nuggets)
Alex Toohey
Forward
Sydney Kings
6' 8"
Height
223
Weight
21.1
Age
Draft Grade: B
Landing with the Warriors is probably a best-case scenario for Toohey since he’s a jack-of-all-trades forward who grinds on defense and loves to dish the ball around. Playing in Golden State’s motion could only amplify the Australian’s best talents. But his scoring comes and goes with his streaky jumper since he’s not someone who generates many of his own shots. Becoming a more reliable shooter will be the key for Toohey to carve out a consistent role for the Warriors.
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Attributes
Team Defender
Basketball IQ
RD2, PK23Round 2, Pick 23 (From Clippers)
John Tonje
Wing
Wisconsin
6' 5"
Height
212
Weight
SR
Class
24.1
Age
Draft Grade: B
The Jazz clearly have a thing for bucket-getters after taking Ace Bailey and Walter Clayton Jr. in the first round. And now Tonje, who will enter the NBA at age 24 with some readymade skills as an off-ball movement scorer and shooter. His athletic ceiling and defense will determine if he’s more than just a backup.
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3-Point Marksman
Off-Ball Mover
RD2, PK24Round 2, Pick 24
Taelon Peter
Guard
Liberty
6' 4"
Height
210
Weight
SR
Class
23
Age
Draft Grade: A+
Peter is a true sleeper who played three seasons in Division II at Arkansas Tech before transferring to Liberty, where he led the NCAA in true shooting percentage. He's a knockdown shooter from 3, and a crafty finisher around the rim. He wasn’t expected to get drafted after not receiving an invite to any pre-draft competitions, yet here he is going to the Pacers. Considering the surprise and the story, Peter gets an A+.
RD2, PK25Round 2, Pick 25 (From Lakers)
Lachlan Olbrich
Big
Illawarra Hawks
6' 10"
Height
230
Weight
21.5
Age
Draft Grade: B
Olbrich is a high-motor Aussie big who projects as a screen-and-dive reserve and plays with a tone-setting level of toughness that could keep him in a rotation. Good for the Bulls to find another guy with these qualities after acquiring Noa Essengue with their lottery pick.
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Attributes
Basketball IQ
Got That Dawg In Him
Downhill Attacker
RD2, PK26Round 2, Pick 26 (From Grizzlies via Rockets)
Will Richard
Florida
6' 4"
Height
206
Weight
Draft Grade: B-
Richard was a key player in Florida’s run to the national championship behind his energetic defense and versatile shooting ability off the dribble. In the same way he shared creation responsibilities with Alijah Martin and Walter Clayton Jr., he projects as a strong fit for the Warriors, provided he can find consistency shooting off the catch.
RD2, PK27Round 2, Pick 27 (From Magic)
Max Shulga
Guard
VCU
6' 4"
Height
206
Weight
SR
Class
23
Age
Draft Grade: B-
Shulga is a poised, versatile shooter with a passing feel. But he’s a jack of all trades with no great strengths and a below-average athlete with no clear NBA position. Boston’s positionless style could end up being a good thing for him since he’ll largely be asked to stroke 3s.
Comparisons
Attributes
Shot Creator
RD2, PK28Round 2, Pick 28
Saliou Niang
Wing
Dolomiti Energia Trento
6' 5"
Height
190
Weight
21
Age
Draft Grade: C
Niang is a high-energy wing with the athleticism to finish at the rim and make a versatile defensive impact. But he's incredibly raw physically and needs to improve both his shooting and decision-making to ever become a key figure on the Cavaliers.
RD2, PK29Round 2, Pick 29 (From Warriors via Suns, Rockets and Thunder)
Jahmai Mashack
Forward
Tennessee
6' 4"
Height
201
Weight
SR
Class
22
Age
Draft Grade: B
Mashack is an excellent perimeter defender who does everything in his power to win games, plus he has the length to defend some wings. He's not a primary creator and he needs to improve his jumper. But his hard-nosed defense is enough for him to receive countless chances for the new age Grit and Grind Grizzlies.

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