There might not be a LeBron James or Stephen Curry in the 2015 NBA draft, but if the latter's team showed the world anything in the NBA Finals, it's talented depth trumps individual star power, anyway.
It seems like the 2015 draft class arrives just in time to suit the somewhat new-look Association. More than ever, teams lean on deep rotations, versatile forwards and surefire spot-up shooters to push the pace and win games.
The 2015 class offers extreme depth in the above places. There's so much depth even the late first round figures to provide teams with quality instant contributors, unlike most years.
Below, let's take a look at a mock draft based on team need and prospect stock, then dive into the deep end of the round to examine some of the names to know at the late 20s and beyond.
2015 NBA 1st-Round Mock Draft
Fringe Prospects to Know
Rakeem Christmas, C, Syracuse
Landing a prospect like Rakeem Christmas near the end of the first round is never a bad thing.
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2015 NBA Mock Draft: 1st-Round Predictions and Top Fringe Prospects to Know
June 20th, 2015 by Chris Roling Leave a reply »
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