... but Melo’s shooting both in HS and overseas was absolutely low percentage (Lonzo’s numbers are UCLA were better than Melo’s have ever been, really), and his defense has consistently not been good. Even Melo’s FT percentages have been okay at best. The concerns about his shot and his D are real.

I think he makes up for it in several other ways, and I still think he should go second overall, but I don’t think those red flags can or should be easily dismissed.