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106019, Safe bet, just because he's so damn smart and skilled.
Posted by Frank Longo, Tue Jun-23-15 01:20 AM
He's not really a "sexy" pick-- I don't think we'll see him in ESPN's Top 10 any time soon-- he just happens to do everything well.

I'm not convinced he's a better prospect than Towns or even Booker, because he's not a great athlete, not a consistent shooter (yet), and not really a strong defender for either the perimeter or the post, so he doesn't really scream "star." However, he has crafty old-school skills and just an awesome feel for the game.

I like him as a valuable asset, almost certainly a starter, and I'd be absolutely stunned if he busted. Some mock drafts have him slipping out of the lotto, which... I just can't believe would actually happen. You don't pass on safe valuable minutes like this on the back half of the lotto.