Although it is sometimes an afterthought for both players and teams, the five-on-five scrimmages at the NBA combine can be valuable for a number of prospects.
The projected top players in each class will usually limit themselves to just the athletic testing and medicals. Potential No. 1 overall pick Ben Simmons won't even do this much after declining his invite to the combine.
However, the scrimmages are a way for fringe players to showcase their skills in a game atmosphere and possibly move up draft boards. Terry Rozier and Larry Nance Jr. both ended up being taken in the first round a year ago after participating in the five-on-five battles, while a handful of players became second-round selections instead of possibly missing out altogether.
While the full list of participants isn't yet available, here is a look at some players who will benefit from competing in the upcoming scrimmages in Chicago.
Malcolm Brogdon, SF, Virginia
The ACC Player of the Year was one of the best two-way players in all of college basketball last season. Malcolm Brogdon averaged 18.2 points per game (1 ...
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NBA Combine 2016: Players Who Will Help Themselves in 5-on-5 Scrimmages
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