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NBA Draft 2016: Mock Draft Projections for 1st-Round Players Who Will Be Steals
- Updated: June 1, 2016
By now, NBA draft enthusiasts are familiar with the big names in this year’s selection process.
The first tier consists of LSU Tigers forward Ben Simmons and Duke Blue Devils swingman Brandon Ingram. The second tier features Kentucky Wildcats combo guard Jamal Murray, Providence Friars floor general Kris Dunn, international stretch 4 of intrigue Dragan Bender, Oklahoma Sooners sharpshooter Buddy Hield and California Golden Bears forward Jaylen Brown.
But beyond those clear-cut groupings, things get murky.
So with the June 23 spectacular just a few weeks away, it’s time to roll out a new first-round mock draft, focusing on potential steals outside of the lottery.
Potential 1st-Round Steals To Monitor Timothe Luwawu, G/F, Mega Leks
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French swingman Timothe Luwawu may not be a household name in draft conversations just yet, but it shouldn’t be long until he’s mentioned in the same breath as potential lottery picks thanks to his gaudy athleticism.
While Luwawu still needs to refine his jumper after shooting 39.8 percent from the field and 37.2 percent from three in 28 Adriatic League games last season, per RealGM.com, his ability to blaze past defenders and finish at the rim in transition jumps out on tape.
“Luwawu is an explosive leaper that’s always a threat to throw down,” SB Nation’s Kevin O’Connor wrote. “At 6’7″, with a long wingspan, Luwawu can handle the rock well enough to penetrate, though most of his posters come in the open floor.”
Although his arsenal needs fine-tuning when it comes to playmaking in the pick-and-roll and via catch-and-shoot situations, Luwawu’s experience on a professional stage in Europe bodes well for his transition to the NBA.
In the middle stages of the first round, a team that has multiple picks and is willing to gamble, such as the Denver Nuggets, Phoenix Suns and Boston Celtics, could represent an …
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