2015 NBA Draft Grades

2015 NBA Draft Grades

#
Team
Player
Pos
Ht
FromAnalysisComp
G
1
T-Wolves
Karl-Anthony Towns
C
7-0
KentuckyTowns is the biggest upside player in the draft with a chance to be special. The Wolves have a dynamic duo ready to grow the franchise into a contender. Love it!LaMarcus Aldridge,
Pau Gasol
A
2
Lakers
D’Angelo Russell
PG
6-5Ohio StateA true star talent who will have the ball in his hands a lot. A new era begins in L.A.Stephen Curry
A+
3
76ers
Jahlil Okafor
C
6-11
DukeThat’s a lot of center talent in Philly. A trade could be coming or a powerhouse front court is coming.Al Jefferson
A
4
Knicks
Kristaps Porzingis
PF
7-1
LatviaA high upside talent with boom/bust potential. The Knicks are building for the long term.Dirk
B+
5
Magic
Mario Hezonja
SG
6-8
CroatiaThe Magic need shooters and they get a good one. But there are questions about his transition to the League.Evan Fournier
B-
6
Kings
Willie Cauley-Stein
C
7-0
KentuckyA defensive anchor who seems to be average in most other aspects of the game. Top level athlete with upside.Tyson Chandler
B-
7
Nuggets
Emmanuel Mudiay
PG
6-5
USAA unique talent who puts a ton of pressure on defenses and will bring a lot of excitement to the Nuggets. Has limits as a shooterTyreke Evans
B
8
Pistons
Stanley Johnson
SF
6-6
ArizonaA natural leader and balanced all around player who will help bring a culture of winning back to Detroit.Joe Johnson
B+
9
Hornets
Frank Kaminsky
C
7-0
WisconsinHighly skilled player who can help stretch the floor for the Hornets. Not a high upside player but solid choice at #9Ryan Anderson
B-
10
Heat
Justise Winslow
SF
6-6
DukeAwesome value for the Heat, getting Winslow at #10. He has all the makings of a perennial all star.better Jerry Stackhouse
A+
11
Pacers
Myles Turner
PF
6-11
TexasHas unigue talent and shooting ability for his size but isn’t a plus athlete.Chris Bosh/John Henson
B-
12
Jazz
Trey Lyles
PF
6-9
KentuckyWell built player with a really advanced mid range game. Solid but unspectacular player who is a glue guy.Carlos Boozer
B
13
Suns
Devin Booker
SG
6-5KentuckyThe smoothest three point shooter in the draft who is a great value at #13. Great addition to the Suns back court.Wesley Mathews
A
14
Thunder
Cameron Payne
PG
6-2Murrey StateFast-rising prospect. A lead guard with nice size and an all around game. Will fill the void left by Reggie Jackson’s departure.Sam Cassell
A-
15
Hawks (from Nets)
Kelly Oubre
SF
6-7
KansasUpside player who will take a few years to impact the League. Plays above the rim and has a sweet stroke from downtown.Rudy Gay
B
16
Celtics
Terry Rozier
PG
6-2
LouisvilleA compact and strong lead guard with an NBA ready game who gives the celtics more of what they have. This is a head scratcher.Robert Pack
C
17
Bucks
Rashad Vaughn
SG
6-6UNLVNice upside player at this point in the draft. Very young and very talented.Derek Anderson
B+
18
Rockets (from Pelicans)
Sam Dekker
SF
6-9
WisconsinSolid role player at this point in the draft. A safe pick for the Rockets who are in win-now mode.Marvin Williams
B-
19
Knicks
Jerian Grant
SG
6-5
Notre DameThe Knicks get a young athletic combo guard. Isn’t a game-changer but has some upside at #19Daequan Cook
B+
20
Raptors
Delon Wright
PG6-5UtahA ready-to-win guard who will help the Raptors in year one.Evan Turner
A-
21
Mavs
Justin Anderson
SF
6-6VirginiaA rock solid all around player who brings a ton of toughness and heart to the Mavs. Bonzi Wells
A
22
Bulls
Bobby Portis
PF
6-10ArkansasBrings youth to the Bulls front court along with length and scoring ability.Tim Thomas
B
23
Blazers
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson
SF
6-7
ArizonaA steal here. Jefferson is a dog on the court who plays at a higher level of intensity. Stand out defender and rebounder with a lot of bounce.Tony Allen
A
24
T-Wolves
Tyus Jones
PG
6-1
DukeGreat pick-up for the Wolves who are building a great foundation. Jones is a natural playmaker and very efficent with the ball.Tony Parker
B+
25
Grizzlies
Jarrell Martin
SF
6-9LSUThe Grizzlies get a versatile and talented scorer who plays with a lot of power and good energy.Matt Harpring
A-
26
Spurs
Nikola Milutinov
C
6-11
Int.A big who knows how to score around the basket. Draft and stash candidate for the Spurs.
B+
27
Lakers (from Rockets)
Larry Nance Jr.
C
6-9
WyomingA reach here for a player who is undersized and has average quickness. Should have been a late second round pick.
C-
28
Celtics  
(from Clippers)
R.J. Hunter
SG
6-5Georgia StateExcellent outside shooter who will help spread the floor for the Celtics.MarShon Brooks
B
29
Nets (from Hawks)
Chris MuCullough
PF
6-10
SyracuseNice value here. MuCullough is recovering from a knee injury but has a lot of talent to grow into.Noah Vonleh
A-
30
Warriors
Kevon Looney
SF
6-9
UCLAUpside play for the world champs. Looney has a ton of length but doesn’t do any one thing at a very high level.poor man’s Paul George
B
by NBA Draft Room