Jake LaRavia: Definitely concerned about his footspeed and lack of athleticism, but he's skilled for his size. Good fit in Memphis, though. I'd have drafted him closer to the second round.

David Roddy: Good versatile offense, don't think he can defend in the NBA. Wild that he went first round. Pretty weird for Memphis to pick him and LaRavia, two skilled bigs who can shoot but probably aren't quick enough to defend in the NBA, imo. Would've taken him deep into the second.

MarJon Beauchamp: Really loved his motor on defense-- he genuinely was a plus defender in the G-League. And you've got to love his story. Not an offensive player at all right now, so I worry long term, but I'm rooting hard for him, and if anyone can take a hard working defender into a plus role player, it's Milwaukee.

Blake Wesley: I was lower on him than many, but he's got raw tools, and the Spurs are a great landing spot. I don't expect him to really break the rotation in San Antonio any time soon, unless the shot is really falling right away. Feels like a couple-years-down-the-line play.

Peyton Watson: *Really* like the potential. Insanely raw, but this is the perfect place to take a flier on a guy like this. He was one of the few dudes left in the draft with actual difference-maker upside if he clicks. Denver's a really nice place for him to go.

Andrew Nembhard: Could be a decent backup PG somewhere if it goes well. I would've been a skeptic in the first round, because I'm not sure what he does well enough to really stick, but a second round flier is worth the swing, because if the jumpshot consistently works, he can prob manage a second unit. Really limited upside tho, and certainly out-of-the-league-in-five-years downside.

Christian Koloko: Great second round pickup. Think "Diet Coke Mark Williams," and you've got some idea of what his role can be. Doubt he's ever a starter, but backup center minutes feel achievable for him. I like the value.

Jaylin Williams: Really tempted to sell, because I don't think he's an NBA athlete and he can't shoot near an NBA level. That said, he's a smart defender and really fucking annoying. Sometimes these annoying guys find a way to annoy you in the league. There was plenty of better value on the board-- but I'd have taken a flier in the back half of the second. (It's also weird to me that OKC took Williams when they already have Robinson-Earl, another smart limited athleticism PF-- and there were several higher-upside options left on the board. Maybe they know something I don't.)

Bryce McGowens: Good value in the second-- I would've taken a flier on him around this spot. He's just a really good shot creator, the sort of dude who can come in and provide offense off the bench. Good size too, especially once he puts on some muscle. The Hornets have a good number of SG/SF types on the roster already, but if you're looking for second rounders who could impress in a couple years, he's not the worst bet.

EJ Liddell: I know I talked about him above, but I'll say this: there are worse places for him to be than backing up Zion Williamson.

Moussa Diabate: Definitely NBA size and athleticism, but he's just really far from being ready. Honestly, I would've thought he'd go back to school to work on the polish. Clippers will obviously stash him in the G-League-- worth the upside swing in the second round for a team like them. Wide range of outcomes, ranging from "meaningful player in the NBA in 4-5 years" to "never sees an NBA court." Hard for me to tell sometimes with guys like him.

Ryan Rollins: Terrific value for the Warriors-- I like Rollins a good deal better than Patrick Baldwin Jr. Mid-range specialist type of dude, and the FT numbers suggest the 3 pointer should improve once he's not asked to do everything. Saw his wingspan was 6'10. Golden State should be able to develop him into a decent bench option.

Josh Minott: Awesome draft-and-stash with upside at this point in the draft-- I'd have been terrified of him as a first rounder, but here, there's nothing to lose. Really good athlete with really good size. Already should be a good defender today. The offense is just, per usual with guys like this, a work in progress. Really interested to see what he'll be in 2-3 years-- but Minnesota's done pretty well with undrafted bigs like Vanderbilt and Reid, I think there are reasons to be excited about the potential here.

Vince Williams: All about the value here. Can shoot pretty well, can defend well, can pass well. Not a great athlete, but has decent size and works hard. Kind of like the clearness of his role in an NBA lineup more than, say, David Roddy's (who Memphis took earlier in the round). Might just be a nobody, but you could do worse.

Kendall Brown: Really athletic big, should be switchable, maybe even 1 through 5 with time. Five star recruit, played well for much of this year-- even got lottery buzz. Again, the offense is really raw, but I like him more than guys like Diabate and Minott to earn minutes sooner. Probably has better upside than either too. Much like Wililams over Roddy, if I were Indiana, I'd have drafted Brown over Nembhard.

Isaiah Mobley: Might just be an overseas player, because he's not really an athlete, but he's a guy with good positional size who's a really good passer and shooter for someone that big. Plus his brother's on the team, so that's cool. I'm honestly not convinced there's *that* big a divide between someone like Mobley and someone like Jake LaRavia, who went nearly 25 picks earlier and who I have some similar concerns about. Like, LaRavia's better today, sure... but the value here, even beyond the brother connection, is worth the swing.

Tyrese Martin: Tough dude. Will scrap for a spot. Not convinced he should've been drafted, but I get betting on a guy who works like he does on the floor. Not really convinced he's an NBA player, but if he makes it, it's on goddamn motor and guts.

JD Davison: again, I know I already covered him, but holy shit, what terrific value for the Celtics this late in the second, my goodness. He's got better upside than basically anyone listed in this post other than maybe Watson and Brown.