Busting Brackets NBA Draft Grades

#24 TYUS JONES. A+. The Timberwolves didn’t have to put a lot of time and effort into Thursday night to leave as winners. They could have rested on their laurels, drafted <strong><a href=. Point Guard. traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves

Power Forward. Memphis Grizzlies. #25 JARELL MARTIN. C-. There are few teams in the NBA that have a more distinct identity than the Memphis Grizzlies. The team’s commitment to defense and overall blue collar approach to the game of basketball has made them a perennial contender in the rugged Western Conference. That’s why this choice is worth a scratch of the head. <strong><a href=

#26 NIKOLA MILUTINOV. ?. I’m not even going to pretend like I know who this guy is. However, we all know that the Spurs have an exemplary record when it comes to scouting and selecting international players. This kid may be the next prospect to continue that tradition. We probably won’t know for another four years. . Center. San Antonio Spurs

Honestly, I had already written 175 of the 200 words that were set to appear on my <strong><a href=. Power Forward. Los Angeles Lakers. #27 LARRY NANCE JR.. D-

A+. It’s always impressive to see an organization go into the draft with a plan and then get exactly what they came for. It’s like a middle-aged man going to the mall. He’s been around the block enough times to not get distracted by the bells and whistles around him. If he came for a wrench, he goes straight to Sears; he buys a wrench, and he leaves. <strong><a href=. Shooting Guard. Boston Celtics. #28 R.J. HUNTER