The Boston Celtics drafted Michigan State forward Deyonta Davis, sending him to the Memphis Grizzlies in a draft night trade that involves future picks.
Player profile:
Age: 19 (freshman)
Height/weight: 6-foot-11, 237 pounds
2015-16 stats: 7.5 PPG, 5.5 RPG, 1.8 BPG
Chad Ford's Big Board ranking -- No. 16: "Davis has all the physical tools to be a terrific low-post defender in the NBA. Does he have the offensive tools to make him a lottery pick? That's the question right now." More (Insider)
Kevin Pelton's stats and scouting ranking -- No. 15: "Though he's averaged just 18.7 MPG for a deep Tom Izzo team, Davis can probably contribute right away in a reserve role as a pick-and-roll finisher and shot-blocking presence at power forward." More (Insider)
Scouting report -- positives:
Long, athletic big man
Excellent rebounder/shot-blocker
Scouting report -- negatives:
Needs to continue to add strength
Still lacks offensive polish in the paint
Read the full scouting report (Insider)
ESPN Analytics projection (within his first five seasons):
Chances he'll be an All-Star: 7 percent
Chances he'll be a starter: 29 percent
Chances he'll be a bench player: 43 percent
Chances he'll be a bust: 21 percent
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