NBA Draft 2023: Overall takeaways and key grades from draft results

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 22: Jordan Hawkins (R) poses with NBA commissioner Adam Silver (L) after being drafted 14th overall pick by the New Orleans Pelicans during the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 22, 2023 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. 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 Sarah Stier/Getty Images) /

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Jaime Jacquez Jr. (R) poses with NBA commissioner Adam Silver (L) after being drafted 18th overall pick by the Miami Heat during the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) /

Parting Shots

Jaime Jaquez just seems like he was destined to be a Miami Heat. He was a fairly divisive prospect, but as a long-time Jaquez believer, this felt like a match made in heaven. I cannot wait for him to randomly swing an Eastern Conference playoff game.

Last week, I wrote that Dayton’s Toumani Camara may be an underrated player in this draft class. The Suns, in desperate need of bodies, took him at 52 and Camara’s defensive versatility and willingness to do the little things should help them right away.

Players like Olivier-Maxence Prosper, Andre Jackson, Julian Phillips, and Jordan Walsh all had interesting “stay or go” decisions regarding the draft, but it seems as all made the right choice as they all went top 40 and are in line for guaranteed deals.

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Former All-Americans Oscar Tshebwe and Drew Timme, and reigning Final 4 MVP Adama Sanogo all went undrafted. This is just another stark reminder that the old-school big man has way more value at the collegiate level than the pro level.

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