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

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MIAMI, FLORIDA – JANUARY 19: Cameron Johnson #13 of the North Carolina Tar Heels shoots a three pointer against the Miami Hurricanes during the second half at Watsco Center on January 19, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

Cameron Johnson – North Carolina (6’9, 210, Forward)

2018-19 stats: 16.9 ppg, 5.8 rpg, 50.6% fg, 45.7% 3fg

Cameron Johnson is another very interesting name that has been linked to the Thunder and in my opinion would be a tremendous fit. He is projected in most mock drafts to be selected later in the first round, so it stands to reason that he will be on the board when Oklahoma City picks at number 21.

Johnson is widely regarded as one of the best shooters in the draft, as evidenced by his 45.7% clip from behind the arc on nearly 100 makes last season for Roy Williams at North Carolina. He has exceptional range and a quick-smooth release that combined with his 6’9 frame should allow him to fire away with comfort at the next level.

Johnson would be able to step in right away and contribute as a potent outside threat for the Thunder, but there are some questions about his defensive capabilities. Although he has shown improvement on that end of the floor, he will need to boost his lateral quickness and strength if he wants to maximize himself as a “3 and D” player with positional versatility.

The good thing for Johnson in this case is that Oklahoma City already has a solid defensive group overall. This would allow his immediate liabilities to be somewhat masked while he, in turn, boosts a team weakness.

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