After a long wait for the highly anticipated 2014 NBA draft, it seemed to come and go in the blink of an eye. Before we knew it, 60 of basketball's brightest young athletes had new homes in the Association.
Some of these players will be works in progress, needing time to develop certain traits and abilities before they can truly begin contributing on a consistent basis. Others were more NBA-ready and could log some serious on-court time this season.
No matter which route each franchise opted to take, schematic fits, draft position and team needs play a huge part in overall draft success.
Taking all of this into consideration, let's take a look at grades for each of the draft's 60 selections and highlight a few picks that stood out.
4. Orlando Magic: Aaron Gordon, PF, Arizona
This was the first rather perplexing pick of the evening on Thursday.
Gordon is a solid player with nice defensive skills and great athleticism. He's certainly a certified top-10 pick; however, this was a reach at No. 4 overall.
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NBA Draft Grades 2014: Full List of Scores for All Picks
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