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NBA Draft 2016: Top 100 Prospects, Possible Lakers Targets

By Cody Williams

Nov 17, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Jamal Murray (23) is defended by Duke Blue Devils guard Brandon Ingram (14) during the first half at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 17, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Jamal Murray (23) is defended by Duke Blue Devils guard Brandon Ingram (14) during the first half at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 20, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners guard Buddy Hield (24) reacts during the first half against the Virginia Commonwealth Rams in the second round of the 2016 NCAA Tournament at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 20, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners guard Buddy Hield (24) reacts during the first half against the Virginia Commonwealth Rams in the second round of the 2016 NCAA Tournament at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /

7. Buddy Hield

Age: 22
Position: SG
School/Country: Oklahoma
Height: 6-5
Weight: 212 pounds

Unless you neglected to watch any college basketball this past season, you know who Buddy Hield is. He was absolute magic in his senior season with the Oklahoma Sooners after he elected to return to school for one more year to become a more complete and dynamic offensive player. Not to jump the gun, but I think it’s safe to say he accomplished that goal.

The bulk of Hield’s value comes from his offensive prowess. His ability to score in a variety of manners—especially his outside shooting as he hit 45.7 percent of his trees as a senior—make him a highly coveted commodity in the NBA. Whichever roster he comes on to, he’s going to give them an offensive spark that also has even more potential to develop as a playmaker with more help around him.

Hield also has potential as a defender, though that’s far less valuable or likely to be his bread and butter than his offense. Even still, he’s going to be one of the top picks in the 2016 NBA Draft and rightfully so. Sure, there are a couple concerns, but there’s so much to love that outweighs that wholly.

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