Pick 2: Scoot Henderson
PG/SG, G-League Ignite, 19 Years Old
6'4", 195 lbs, 6'11" wingspan
Player Comparison: Russell Westbrook, Dwayne Wade
Summary: Great athlete who wants to bury his opponents with ferocious dunks, plus he has the skills to lead an offense
Strengths:
-High-flying athlete who needs little space to dunk over defenders
-Good at-rim finisher, even if he doesn’t have space to dunk. He’s ambidextrous, though he’s at his best using his right hand for touch shots high off the glass, reverses, and layups from all angles
-Has a quick first step and can shift gears on drives. He makes effective use of hesitations and pace alterations to generate space.
-He keeps the ball on a string even under pressure
-Spicy playmaker out of isolations and pick-and-rolls
-He already has a feel for drawing in defenders to open up opportunities for teammates
-He can make accurate kickout passes or creative interior feeds under the rim
-Willing shooter off the dribble unafraid to launch from midrange, though he needs to find consistency and extend his range to 3.
-Previously a shaky spot-up shooter, he’s worked to smooth his mechanics and improve his efficiency. His sample of success is small this season, but encouraging when projecting his ability to play with other primary ball handlers.
-Active defender who’s at his best in off-ball situations. He will battle for loose balls, and fly in for help-side contests or even blocks because of his verticality. He plays with purpose, looking the part of a player who takes pride in getting stops despite also carrying such a heavy load on offense.
Weaknesses:
-He’s only 6-foot-2 (w/o shoes), so he’ll be a target on defense no matter how hard he’s playing
-He needs to extend his range off the dribble
-Commits some sloppy turnovers as if he’s not seeing defenders
-He jumps too often in the lane before passing, which puts him into tough positions.
-He occasionally struggles with pass accuracy.
Pick 27: Bryce Sensabaugh
SG/SF, Ohio State, 19 Years Old
6'6", 235, 7'2" wingspan
Player Comparison: T.J. Warren, Cam Thomas
Summary: Pure bucket-getter who thrived in Ohio States offense.
Strengths:
-Methodical ball handler
-Doesn't create a ton of separation but manages to hit contested shots anyway
-Knockdown shooter off the catch with smooth mechanics
-Loves to back down defenders in the post, where he can use his strength to get into prime position for simple turnarounds, a valuable tool against switching defenses.
-Aware mover off the ball, always looking for opportunities to cut into the paint or reposition himself
-He’s a reluctant passer but he shows flashes that suggest he could develop his playmaking if he wants to
Weaknesses:
-Suffered two meniscus injuries in high school
-Not a great athlete
-His apparent lack of ability to create separation may harm his shot-making ability in the NBA
Pick 34: Trayce Jackson-Davis
PF/C, Indiana, 22 Years Old
6'8", 240 lbs, 7'1" wingspan
Player Comparison: John Collins, Alperen Sengun
Summary: High-flying, physically intimidating Center
Strengths:
-Constant lob threat, especially next to a player like Lamelo Ball
-Primarily a post-scorer in college. Although that won’t be his role in the NBA, it’s still a valuable tool
-Displays soft touch on hook shots and floaters
-Helpful playmaker
-Can bring the ball up the floor to initiate ball hand-off actions
-Quick second-leaping ability should help him to become an effective rim-protector in the NBA.
-Scheme-versatile defender who is effective in drop coverage
Weaknesses:
-Left-hand-dominant player. The ball rarely even touches his right hand
-Unproven shooter at the mid-range, free-throw, or three-pointer
-Undersized centers will always have limitations in certain matchups.
Pick 39: Terquavion Smith
SG/PG, NC State, 20 Years Old
6'2", 163 lbs, 6'7" wingspan
Player Comparison: Jordan Clarkson, Louis Williams
Summary: Springy athlete and one of the best pull-up shooters in this draft, but the rest of his game needs work.
Strengths:
-Constant threat to launch jumpers off the dribble
-Scoring around the rim improved as a sophomore
-If he gets a switch, he’s smarter about when to attack
-Once he’s in the paint, he’s able to tap the breaks instead of driving through the glass at 90 miles per hour
-Playmaking progress has also led to improved interior efficiency
-Speedy defender who can make plays in the passing lanes because of his quick-twitch change-of-direction ability
Weaknesses:
-At 6-foot-4 and 160 pounds, he’s a lightweight who needs to add a significant amount of weight to withstand the brute force of the NBA
-He needs to improve as a passer
-Needs to boost his scoring efficiency to establish a regular rotation role
Pick 41: Rayan Rupert
SF, NZ Breakers (NBL), 19 Years Old
6'6", 193 lbs, 7'2" wingspan
Player Comparison: Otto Porter Jr, P.J. Tucker
Summary: Lockdown defender who shows flashes on offense and could eventually become a complete player.
Strengths:
-Uses his 7'3" wingspan to constantly harass the offensive player
-Always applies pressure, even running back down the floor after a score
-Does well at disrupting opponents' half-court offense by whimsically slipping around screens
-Skilled ball-handler with a solid pull-up shot
-Has the length to shoot over any defender
-Potential secondary creator running down the floor, can easily burst past defenders in the open court to get to the bucket
-Off-ball movement is solid. Regularly looks for chances to cut to the basket, which he has the athleticism and touch to finish
Weaknesses:
-Suffered a broken wrist in November that sidelined him for nearly 2 months
-Can't absorb contact the way you would like from a player of his size. Typically causes him to settle and take contested mid-rangers or tough floaters
-Streaky shooter who looks the part but hasn’t seen any consistency from 3 or midrange
-He is a stud on defense overseas but will need to get pickier in the NBA when it comes to attempting steals
Potential Lineup:
PG: Lamelo Ball, Terry Rozier, Terquavion Smith SG: Scoot Henderson, Bryce McGowens, SF: Kelly Oubre Jr, Bryce Sensabaugh, Gordan Hayward, Rayan Rupert, PF: P.J Washington, Trayce Jackson-Davis C: Mark Williams, Nick Richards, Kai Jones
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