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[QUOTE="Orangeyes, post: 1067745, member: 34"]
[B]21. Jerami Grant – SF – Syracuse[/B]
 
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At 29: C-
 
Strengths
 
Grant has excellent length and size for an NBA 3. 6-foot-8 with a 7-foot-3 wingspan allows him to do things many cannot. He's extremely athletic and can finish well at the rim. He's quick for his size and can defend multiple positions.
 
Weaknesses
 
The main goal of basketball is to put the ball in the basket – that's where Grant struggles. He's a terrible shooter, who seemed to airball as many jumpers as he made. Despite his size, he only weighs 217 lbs, which is too light to defend NBA forwards. If he wants to play on the block, he'll have to gain significant weight. If he wants to play on the perimeter, he'll need to completely overhaul his jump shot.
 
NBA player comparison
 
Mike Kidd-Gilchrist, Andre Kirilenko
 
Why he fits the Thunder
 
He doesn't fit well, but he's a great athlete with a pretty high ceiling. If there's no one else left that OKC likes at 29, Grant would be a solid pick.
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