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NBA Draft 2019: Top 3 options for Oklahoma City to select with 21st pick

By Curtis Wilkerson

PORTLAND, OR - APRIL 16: Paul George #13 of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts to an officials call during the second half of Game Two of the Western Conference quarterfinals against the Portland Trail Blazers during the 2019 NBA Playoffs Moda Center on April 16, 2019 in Portland, Oregon. The Blazers won 114-94. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images) (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)
PORTLAND, OR - APRIL 16: Paul George #13 of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts to an officials call during the second half of Game Two of the Western Conference quarterfinals against the Portland Trail Blazers during the 2019 NBA Playoffs Moda Center on April 16, 2019 in Portland, Oregon. The Blazers won 114-94. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images) (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images) /
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LEXINGTON, KY – NOVEMBER 21: Tyler Herro #14 of the Kentucky Wildcats celebrates against the Winthrop Eagles at Rupp Arena on November 21, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
LEXINGTON, KY – NOVEMBER 21: Tyler Herro #14 of the Kentucky Wildcats celebrates against the Winthrop Eagles at Rupp Arena on November 21, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

Tyler Herro – Kentucky (6’5, 195, Guard)

2018-19 stats:14 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 46.2% fg, 35.5% 3fg

Oklahoma City needs to improve their perimeter shooting.  The Thunder finished 22nd in team three-point percentage and adding another marksman on the wing will open up even more space for the stars to operate.

Insert Tyler Herro, who is coming off an impressive season at Kentucky and has stock rising as fast as any prospect in the draft.  Herro has impressed many teams during pre-draft workouts and is seen by most as a mid-late 1st round selection.

He would help the Thunder’s shooting woes immediately and is anything but a catch and shoot specialist.  Herro can light it up off drive and kick, flying off screens, or pulling up off the dribble.  He is an underrated ball-handler with sneaky athleticism and a crafty knack  for putting the ball in the hoop.  He is, if you recall, a self-proclaimed “bucket”.

Herro is probably the most dynamic scoring talent on the board outside of the projected lottery picks and would slot in nicely in Oklahoma City where much of the attention from top defenders will be on Westbrook and George, which would also allow him to ease his way into comfort before having elevated expectations.

If he is available at number 21, he is a no-brainer pick for the Thunder.  The question is, will he be available?  It seems that with every day that passes, Herro projects a little bit higher.  Boston, for example, appears to be enamored with him and hold two picks ahead of Oklahoma City at 14 and 20.

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