One of the prospects that’s really catching the eye of anyone around the NBA is Zhou Qi out of China after he recently declared for the 2016 draft. Given where he grew up and has been playing, there obviously isn’t a great deal of film on him or a great deal known about his game.
However, it’s hard to not be intrigued by Zhou Qi considering his measureables at just 20 years old and what we do know about him at this point. At 7-2 with a 7-6.5 wingspan, he has at least the potential and length to be a nightmare in the NBA and at any level of basketball. Again, the Celtics are in a position with all of their picks to where they can take some gambles and doing so here with a prospect like this is an interesting move.
Philadelphia needs a mix of prospects that they can start to develop immediately and prospects that they can either stash or simply develop over time. Falling in the first category would be Washington guard Dejounte Murray.
It’s no secret that the Sixers could use depth in their backcourt outside of Ish Smith (assuming they even keep him around) and Murray is the best option to help do that in this position. I think he could be a real asset for them moving forward and ultimately help climb out of this quagmire.
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