There are players like Klay Thompson and Gordon Hayward that I'd think would be available in the late 6th or early 7th rounds that are getting drafted in the 5th round ( Klay ) to the 7th round ( for Hayward ).
I understand why some Owners maybe reaching for Klay or Hayward......but are there Players that you have seen drafted much earlier than you'd expect?
Players that you see drafted a lot higher than you'd expect?
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Players that you see drafted a lot higher than you'd expect?
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Re: Players that you see drafted a lot higher than you'd exp
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Re: Players that you see drafted a lot higher than you'd exp
Someone took Marc Gasol with the 12th pick
I honestly think hes overvalued considering Hibbert and Noah are ranked around 60th overall and could give you close to the amount of production Marc Gasol can give you.
Also worth noting I'm high on Thompson and Hayward as well, Thompson because he'll get a lot of open looks with Curry, Bogut and Lee and Hayward because he's a solid stat stuffer who gets rebounds,assists,points and steals and is efficient.
Sometimes you have to reach to take guys you really want if you're in a position where you have 2 picks close together and won't be picking for a while.

I honestly think hes overvalued considering Hibbert and Noah are ranked around 60th overall and could give you close to the amount of production Marc Gasol can give you.
Also worth noting I'm high on Thompson and Hayward as well, Thompson because he'll get a lot of open looks with Curry, Bogut and Lee and Hayward because he's a solid stat stuffer who gets rebounds,assists,points and steals and is efficient.
Sometimes you have to reach to take guys you really want if you're in a position where you have 2 picks close together and won't be picking for a while.
Re: Players that you see drafted a lot higher than you'd exp
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Re: Players that you see drafted a lot higher than you'd exp
Small Forward is weak this season, so I wouldn't consider Thompson with a 5th rounder a reach. I've seen Kobe taken with a first round pick, which blows my mind.