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Los Angeles Lakers: 5 options for No. 25 pick in 2018 NBA Draft

By Kenneth Teape

WEST LAFAYETTE, IN - JANUARY 31: Kevin Huerter #4 of the Maryland Terrapins brings the ball up court during the game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Mackey Arena on January 31, 2018 in West Lafayette, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
WEST LAFAYETTE, IN - JANUARY 31: Kevin Huerter #4 of the Maryland Terrapins brings the ball up court during the game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Mackey Arena on January 31, 2018 in West Lafayette, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /
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Los Angeles Lakers: 5 options for No. 25 pick in 2018 NBA Draft
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5. Tulane F, Melvin Frazier

Melvin Frazier is the type of prospect that you take a swing on late in the first round. He has the body type and skill set to become a solid NBA player; he just needs the reps and coaching to help him realize his potential.

Frazier took a pretty big step forward in his junior season at Tulane. He put up career-highs across the board with 15.9 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 2.2 steals and 0.7 blocks per game. Where Frazier saw the biggest improvement was in his shooting.

Frazier knocked down 38.5 percent of his 3-point attempts after making 27.7 percent his first two seasons with the Green Wave. His foul shooting percentage increased every season in college as well.

The one consistent for Frazier was his defensive ability. At 6’6” he has the versatility to defend multiple positions, which is key. His athleticism is off the charts and caught many people’s eyes at the NBA Combine. If you can hone that athleticism, you could have quite a player on your hands.

His defense will be good enough to get him on the court right off the bat. If he gains consistency on his jump shot, he will be a rotation player for a long time.

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