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Los Angeles Lakers get high mark in complete 2017 NBA Draft first round grades

By Kenneth Teape

Jun 22, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; NBA prospects pose for a group photo before the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 22, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; NBA prospects pose for a group photo before the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 23, 2017; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes guard Derrick White (21) reacts during the second half against the Utah Utes at the Coors Events Center. The Utes defeated the Buffaloes 86-81. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /

A. . Guard. San Antonio Spurs. DERRICK WHITE

One of the best teams to be drafted by is without a doubt the San Antonio Spurs. Despite being one of the best teams in the league, the Spurs frequently find great players late in the draft. With a great coach and front office, the Spurs are able to find and develop talent with the best of them in the NBA.

With the 29th pick in the first round, the Spurs selected guard, Derrick White. Prior to last season, nobody had heard of White. He wasn’t playing Division 1 basketball, and the NBA seemed like an impossible dream.

White went on to transfer to Colorado last season, and he thrived. He was able to average 18.1 points, 4.4 assists, 4.1 rebounds, 1.4 blocks, and 1.2 steals per game. Few players in the country could fill out a box score like White, and the Spurs might have another steal on their hand.

With a need at the guard positions, White might be asked to step in early in his NBA career. Since Tony Parker is getting older and Manu Ginobili might retire, the Spurs had to get a guard in the draft. White can play both at point and shooting guard. Overall, another strong pick by the Spurs. I know, shocking.

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