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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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Nov 13, 2015; Berkeley, CA, USA; California Golden Bears forward Jaylen Brown (0) reacts in the game against the Rice Owls in the 2nd period at Haas Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports Cal won 97-65.
Nov 13, 2015; Berkeley, CA, USA; California Golden Bears forward Jaylen Brown (0) reacts in the game against the Rice Owls in the 2nd period at Haas Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports Cal won 97-65. /

6. Jaylen Brown

Age: 19
Position: SF
School/Country: California
Height: 6-7
Weight: 223 pounds

For me at least, I would have loved to see what Jaylen Brown would have measured in regard to his vertical leap and other measurable when he performed at the NBA Draft Combine. Considering that he’s a bit undersized if he’s to play the three at the next level and considering his lack of outside shooting, that’s something that’s worth knowing to me.

Even still, the assumption is that Brown is a terrific athlete and he has great length to help at least somewhat compensate for his size—his wingspan was nearly seven feet at the combine. Moreover, he showed that he can affect the game in a number of ways when he’s on the floor in his one season at Cal.

In addition to all of this, he probably has one of the more NBA-ready frames in this draft at such a young age, which really helps his case in regards to potential. While there are obvious flaws in his game that keep him out of my top-5 and make him have clear development ahead, it’s hard to not see Brown as a solid lottery selection.

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