At #3, we should take…
Dragan Bender, because he could be the ideal big in the NBA of the future. He can do everything you could possibly want out of a big: shoot, defend, pass, and he has excellent intangibles. At #3, we should take Dragan Bender.
Buddy Hield, because he was the best player in college basketball, and has potential to be a special shooter in the NBA. He has good size, otherworldly work ethic, and has shown tremendous improvement during his time at Oklahoma. At #3, we should take Buddy Hield.
Kris Dunn, because he projects as an outstanding two-way player at a premium position. He has fantastic size and length, excellent athleticism, and shows promise both as a scorer and a passer. At #3, we should take Kris Dunn.
Jamal Murray, because he was a prolific scorer in college as a freshman, and we desperately need shooting. He’s smart, young, and already incredibly skilled. Murray could wind up as the perimeter threat we need to succeed. At #3, we should take Jamal Murray.
Marquese Chriss, because he’s a freak athlete with a promising stroke. He could be everything we need in a big, using his athleticism and blossoming skills to dominate at the next level. He could wind up as a special two-way player. At #3, we should take Marquese Chriss.
Jaylen Brown, because the name of the game is upside, and Brown has it. He has an NBA-ready body, freakish athleticism, excellent work ethic, intelligence, is a force in transition, and already has a knack for getting to the basket. He may be a work in progress, but it is possible to envision Brown as a two-way stud down the road. At #3, we should take Jaylen Brown.
The purpose of this post is three-fold.
1. There are legitimate arguments for each of these prospects at #3.
2. The fact of the matter is that many of us will try to rationalize the pick regardless of who it is; here’s a guide to doing so.
3. Since all of these guys have a case to be the 3rd Pick, we should probably just trust that Danny and his scouts know more than we do.
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