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Los Angeles Lakers: Complete 2018 NBA Draft first round grades

By Kenneth Teape

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 21: NBA Commissioner Adam Silver speaks during the 2018 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on June 21, 2018 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Lawrie/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 21: NBA Commissioner Adam Silver speaks during the 2018 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on June 21, 2018 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Lawrie/Getty Images) /
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Maryland. Kevin Huerter. 19. player. 125. . Shooting Guard

The Atlanta Hawks had a busy night. No. 19 was the second pick of the night for Atlanta. With the No. 19 overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, the Atlanta Hawks selected Maryland shooting guard, Kevin Huerter.

It was clear from the selections that Atlanta made that they had one goal in mind; grab as many shooters as possible. With their first selection, No. 5 overall, the Hawks picked Trae Young, one of the better shooting prospects in the draft. At 19, they selected arguably the best overall shooter in the draft in Huerter.

Huerter shot up draft boards throughout the pre-draft process as he scorched the nets in workouts. He was one of the standouts of the NBA Combine as well with his shooting prowess shining. However, he does more than just shoot the basketball.

Huerter is an underrated rebounder and playmaker as well. He stuffed the stat sheet at Maryland despite possibly being misused there. His athleticism is underrated in addition to his defensive ability.

The Hawks are getting a solid building block on the wing. Huerter has the size to play multiple positions and has a playing style that will translate well to the NBA.

Grade: B+

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