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NBA Draft 2019: Top 3 options for Dallas Mavericks to select at pick No. 37

By Tristan Freeman

SAN ANTONIO, TX - APRIL 10: Dirk Nowitzki #41 of the Dallas Mavericks watches closing seconds of game against the San Antonio Spurs with Mark Cuban on his right at AT&T Center on April 10, 2019 in San Antonio, Texas. 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 Ronald Cortes/Getty Images)
SAN ANTONIO, TX - APRIL 10: Dirk Nowitzki #41 of the Dallas Mavericks watches closing seconds of game against the San Antonio Spurs with Mark Cuban on his right at AT&T Center on April 10, 2019 in San Antonio, Texas. 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 Ronald Cortes/Getty Images) /
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LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY – MARCH 28: Louis King #2 of the Oregon Ducks reacts against the Virginia Cavaliers during the second half of the 2019 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament South Regional at the KFC YUM! Center on March 28, 2019 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY – MARCH 28: Louis King #2 of the Oregon Ducks reacts against the Virginia Cavaliers during the second half of the 2019 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament South Regional at the KFC YUM! Center on March 28, 2019 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

2. Louis King – Oregon

2018-19 stats: 13.5 ppg 5.5 rpg 1.3 apg

A former five-star recruit, King had his fair share of up and downs this past season for Oregon. After missing the first few games with an injury, he didn’t start to gel with the offense until the end of conference play. When the season was on the line though, King averaged around 17 ppg in both the Pac-12 Tournament and NCAA Tournament to lead the Ducks to the Sweet 16.

The 6’9 forward is a unique player to project to the next level. He was technically Oregon’s shooting guard when he played his best basketball but he’s not able to defend at that position. But he struggles as a power forward because King primarily operates faceup to the basket from the perimeter. He also lacks the size and muscle to bang with the bigger frontcourt players down low. His shot selection at times was terrible and he can be streaky.

King has the potential to be a great wing and playing for head coach Rick Carlisle should smooth out those concerns about shooting and size. Since Harrison Barnes isn’t there anymore, King would have a route to be an impact player if he warrants playing time. As a second-round selection with a good ceiling, King could be someone worth taking a flyer on.

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