We're just a day away from the highly anticipated 2023 NBA Draft. And let me tell you, this year's class is something special. While Victor Wembanyama has secured the top spot on everyone's draft board, and is a future fantasy star, the Hornets are still weighing their options between Brandon Miller and Scoot Henderson — with Miller looking like he has an edge. The trio are the most prominent prospects in this class, but here, I'll break down three additional players I'm excited to see as they leap into the NBA.
One thing is for sure; he'll need to cut down on his turnovers if he wants to hold a job at the next level . However, I'm not too concerned because he's shown that he can also use size and versatility to succeed off-ball. So even if he's not the primary ball-handler, he can make an impact by cutting orHe's only 19 years old but has the right balance of confidence and maturity to thrive in the league from Day 1.
. So he may not even be on the board, and given his measurements and talent as a two-way player, I understand why.Lively played one season for the Blue Devils before deciding to enter the NBA Draft, and the timing couldn't have been better. Coordinated rim protectors and rim runners are at a premium now, and Lively is rising up draft boards after putting in strong workouts ahead of Thursday's draft.
His numbers don't jump off the page — 5.2 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.1 assists with 2.4 blocks and 66% shooting from the field. However, he's giving me the vibes ofHe led the NCAA in Defensive Box Plus/Minus , finished first in block percentage in the ACC and eighth in the country in blocks per game . And numerous accolades followed: ACC All-Freshman, ACC All-Defensive and ACC All-Tournament teams.
Offensively, I've seen comps to Tyson Chandler, but his ability to stretch the floor is an untapped element of his game. Naturally, Lively's 7-foot frame relegated him to be near the basket in high school and at the collegiate level. But from what I've seen in his draft workouts, there's someDuke freshman Dereck Lively shooting from deep at his Pro Day 👀
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