Busting Brackets NBA Draft Grades

Center. Minnesota Timberwolves. #1 KARL-ANTHONY TOWNS. A+. The T-Wolves had one job on Thursday night, and they did exactly what they had to do (and a little more that we’ll discuss later). <strong><a href=

A-. It’s hard to give a grade less than an “A-” when you pick up a talent like Russell, but I think the Lakers may have made a mistake in the long-term by passing on Okafor. Russell is more NBA-ready and could be an immediate star once Kobe Bryant retires, but Okafor’s post offense is the stuff that championship teams are built around. Picking Russell was the ultimate nod to Bryant, as it proves that the Lakers want to be as competitive and relevant as possible in the Mamba’s final season.. Point Guard. Los Angeles Lakers. #2 D'ANGELO RUSSELL

B+. Someone needs to finally say it…Sam Hinkie has no idea what he’s doing. Yes, the Sixers had a well-documented love affair with <strong><a href=. Center. Philadelphia 76ers. #3 JAHLIL OKAFOR