We use NBA comparisons to paint a picture of how a particular prospect will look once he moves from college to the pros.
It's not to predict the next Dwyane Wade or Kevin Garnett, necessarily, but rather to show that a particular up-and-comer may share similar physical traits and skills with current pros. NBA comparisons are used to portray a prospect's fit in the league.
A prospect and player's measurements had to match up, as did their positions and styles of play. Most of these are best-case comparisons to current or former stars, though their ceilings could differ.
And since no two players are exactly alike, I used a combination of two players to compare certain prospects.
*Top 10 players are determined by looking at Bleacher Report's 2017 NBA Draft Big Board.
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