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By Raphielle Johnson
The 2024 NBA Draft has concluded, and there was no shortage of trades on Day 2. For that reason, the Round 2 grades will focus on which team ultimately landed the player instead of which team selected them. Players such as Johnny Furphy, Kyle Filipowski, and Tyler Kolek remained on the board despite being given first-round projections by many analysts. And they weren’t the only value picks on Day 2, so let’s get into the grades.
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Atlanta Hawks: B+
Nikola Djurisic (43)
Djurisic followed up a solid season at KK Mega Bemax with a good showing at the NBA Draft Combine, boosting his value in the eyes of draft experts. He has a versatile offensive skill set, creating for himself and others while displaying the ability to further develop as a perimeter shooter. Adding a capable creator with size isn’t a bad move for the Hawks, especially if they were to trade Dejounte Murray this summer. Atlanta moved up one spot to select Djurisic, sending the 44th pick to Miami via Houston.
Boston Celtics: B-
Anton Watson (54)
Watson made noticeable improvements during his final two seasons at Gonzaga, averaging 14.5 points, 7.1 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 1.5 steals per game as a fifth-year senior. As a solid finisher who did not offer much perimeter shooting, Watson’s defensive versatility is the most significant selling point. Whether or not he’ll have the opportunity to compete for a place in the rotation will depend on what happens with Sam Hauser, who has a team option for next season. If Boston can hold onto Hauser, Watson may not have much of an impact fantasy-wise.
Charlotte Hornets: B-
KJ Simpson (42)
In addition to the Hornets selecting Simpson with the 42nd pick, they acquired Reggie Jackson and three future second-round picks from the Nuggets. The team has a crowded backcourt, especially at the point guard position, with LaMelo Ball, Tre Mann, and Vasilije Micic under contract for next season. Moving Jackson can help with that logjam, but this makes it difficult for Simpson to have an immediate impact as part of the second unit. He’s an excellent offensive playmaker, but…
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Publish date : 2024-06-28 02:04:45
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