Fans always want players who can score points, but it's usually the ones who play defense who make the biggest impact on a roster. When the NBA draft comes around, you want your team to take someone who can do both.
If you look at some of the emerging superstars over the past few years, you see two-way players who can get it done in all aspects of the game. Kawhi Leonard and Jimmy Butler both earned their playing time on the defensive end before breaking out offensively.
While Ben Simmons and Brandon Ingram could be elite offensive players at the next level, neither is proven on the defensive end. However, a handful of prospects have the tools necessary to be game-changers on both ends of the court.
Here is a look at the best two-way players in the class, along with a list of the first-round draft order.
Kris Dunn, PG, Providence
The two-time Big East Player of the Year has all the skills you want in a point guard.
At 6'4", Kris Dunn has the size and strength to attack the basket and the athleticism to finish at the rim. He can create a shot for himself a ...
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Article written by Rob Goldberg
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