2016 NBA Mock Draft: Timothe Luwawu Breaks into the Top 10

player. 67. <p>The Kings looked to trade Ben McLemore at this past trade deadline, and could do so again this summer. That, combined with Rajon Rondo’s likely exodus from the team via free agency, could open up a nice landing spot for the NCAA Player of the Year.</p> <p>Hield’s three-point shooting is definitely his biggest asset, and is probably the most translatable part of his game to the next level. However, his abilities in the pick-and-roll often get overlooked. Hield is strong at attacking on straight-line drives off of screens, and he’s a developing distributor out of that look, although he can struggle in the halfcourt to make quick decisions if his first lane is cut off. For a team like Sacramento, who runs a lot of pick-and-rolls, Hield could be an excellent fit, because he’s skilled enough to run them and will be lethal as a catch-and-shoot option off the ball. He also should benefit from the increased space of having solid screen setters like DeMarcus Cousins and Kosta Koufos to create a little bit of extra separation, which could help address his passing out of the look and bolster his already intimidating off-the-bounce shooting.</p> <p>I’d wonder how Hield’s defense would fare, as he already struggles to stay consistently engaged and would be transplanted onto one of the most apathetic and inconsistent defensive teams in the league. But if you’re drafting Hield, you’re not looking for defense. You’re looking for shooting and spacing, and Sacramento’s could be elite with Hield replacing Rondo.</p> <p><em>To learn more about Buddy Hield, click here.</em></p>. SG. Oklahoma. Buddy Hield. 8