Every year, fans, media and front offices alike search for the biggest NBA draft steals.
The depth of the 2015 crop will yield some diamonds in the rough, and there are several mid-to-late first-round picks who will surprise the Association.
Many upperclassmen or older candidates often slide in the draft because they don't have as much time or room for growth. Once in a while, those "old" draftees make everyone look silly. Chicago Bulls wing Jimmy Butler, selected 30th in 2011 at 21 years old, is a prime example.
Other sleepers reach steal status because they brilliantly compensate for perceived rawness, athletic shortcomings or mediocre collegiate production.
Which 2015 first-round prospects will outperform their projected draft range and (eventually) make general managers regret passing on them?
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Predicting the Biggest 1st-Round Steals of the 2015 NBA Draft
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