2016 Second Round NBA Draft Grades

6/24/16
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Team
Player
Pos
Ht
FromAnalysisComp
G
31
Grizzlies
Deyonta DavisPF6-10Michigan StateA great value at the top of the second round. Davis is super raw and might be a few years away from contributing but he should/could develop into a really solid big man for the Griz.
Derrick Favors
A
32
Lakers
Ivica Zubac
C
7-1CroatiaA rock solid center with some upside. Projects as a rotation big with a chance to develop into a starter. Solid pick at this point in the draft.
Tiago Splitter
B+
33
Pelicans
Cheick Diallo
PF
6-9KansasA boom or bust type of player who, if he puts it all together, could be an impact player thanks to his hustle and high energy play.
Tyrus Thomas
B+
34
Suns
Tyler Ulis
PG
5-9KentuckyI’m not sold on Ulis but I love this pick, reuniting him with Booker. Even if Ulis doesn’t contribute on the floor, keeping your young star happy is well worth the selection.
smaller Brevin Knight
A-
35
Grizzlies
Rade Zagorac
SF
6-9SerbiaA little early for Zagorac IMO but he goes to a good situation in Memphis. Inconsistent as a shooter but has good form and nice size.
B-
36
Bucks*
Malcolm Brogden
SG
6-5VirginiaSolid but unspectacular. Brings a steady presence but might not have the skills to get off the bench in the NBA.
C+
37
Rockets*
Chinanu OkuakuPF6-10LouisvilleAn upside pick that is well worth the gamble at this point in the draft.
Brian Grant
A
38
Warriors
Patrick McCaw
SG
6-7UNLVMore firepower off the bench for the Warriors, McCaw can get buckets and will have a great chance to develop behind some of the best shooters in league history.
smarter Nick Young
A
39
Clippers
David Michineau
PG
6-4FranceSteady floor general who provides depth behind Paul. Not much upside but could contribute back up minutes
B-
40
Clippers
Diamond Stone
C
6-10MarylandHe’s raw and immature and will take time to develop but the talent is there. A skilled back to the basket scorer.
almost Al Jefferson
A
41Magic
Stephen Zimmerman
C
7-0UNLVHas the size and skill but plays a soft game. Has a chance to grow into a rotation guy down the line.
Vin Baker, Jason Smith
B+
42
Nets
Isaiah Whitehead
SG
6-4Seton HallA bulky guard with a scorers mentality, Whitehead gets to stay home and maybe put a few fans in the seats for the Nets.
Willie Green
43
Rockets*
Zhou Qi
C
7-2ChinaWhy not? If he’s good then the Rockets get a solid contributor in the second round. If he’s bad they still get to build their brand in China.
bigger Charlie Villanueva
A
44
Hawks*
Isaia Cordinier
SG
6-5FranceI don’t see it with Cordinier. Maybe in a few years he can come battle for a roster spot.C-
45
Celtics*
Demetrius Jackson
PG
6-1Notre DameSupremely athletic PG who can get his own shot but will he get minutes in a deep Boston back court? Solid value pick.
Darren Collison/Bobby Jackson
B+
46
Mavs*
A.J. Hammons
C
7-0PurdueTalented but inconsistent, Hammons has the tools to make it in the League if he puts in the effort.
David Harrison
B+
47
Blazers
Jake Layman
SF
6-8MarylandAthletic wing with broad shoulders and good length but has been slow to develop.
C+
48
Bulls*
Paul Zipser
SF
6-8GermanyA tough, fundamentally sound player who doesn’t blow you away with athleticism but could surprise to the upside. Crafty.
Linas Kleiza
B
49
Pistons
Michael Gbinjie
SF
6-7SyracuseHas shown steady improvement and developed a solid all around game. Will earn his living playing D and hitting that 3.
B
50
Pacers
Georges Niang
SF
6-7Iowa StateHe might be too slow to earn big minutes but he’s the type of hard worker, leader and high IQ player that can help a team in many ways.
Ryan Gomes
A
51
Celtics*
Ben Bentil
PF
6-9
ProvidenceA good value in the late second round. Has really nice shooting ability and enough length to hold his own defensively. Can really put the ball in the basket.
Antoine Walker
A-
52
Jazz*
Joel Bolomboy
PF
6-9
Weber StateA nice pick. Bolomboy has the body and athleticism to be a plus defender and could stick around in the League.
poor man’s Thad Young
A-
53
Nuggets*
Petr Cornelie
PF
6-11
FranceWorth a chance for the Nuggets, trying to strike Euro gold again. Maybe a long shot that he’ll have an impact in the NBA.
Joel Freeland
B-
54
Cavs
Kahlil Felder
PG5-9OaklandA perfect addition to the world champs, a high energy points and assists machine off the bench. I think this pick will actually make the Cavs better, which is saying a lot for a late 2nd round pick.
Isaiah Thomas lite
A+
55
Jazz
Marcus Paige
PG
6-0
North CarolinaDoesn’t seem like an NBA player to me but maybe he can earn a roster spot. Undersized, frail with average athleticism and an inconsistent jump shot.
Tyronn Lue
C
56
Nuggets*
Daniel Hamilton
SG
6-7UConnHamilton has developed very slowly and might not have the skill and ability to have an impact in the NBA. He’s long and quick but unrefined.
C+
57
Grizzlies
Wang Zhelin
C
7-0ChinaA long shot who might need to develop overseas for a few years.
C
58
Celtics*
Abdel Nader
SF
6-6
Iowa StateAnother fundamentally sound all around player for the Cs. Buried on a deep roster.
C
59
Kings
Isaiah Cousins
PG
6-4OklahomaCousins brings a lot of energy and passion to the court and can get after it on D. Wouldn’t be surprised if he carves out a role in the League.
Smush Parker
A
60
Jazz*
Tyrone Wallace
PG
6-5CaliforniaRangy athlete with an unorthodox game and a little upside. Needs to stay healthy and gain strength to have a chance.
B
by NBA Draft Room