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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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Los Angeles Lakers: Complete 2018 NBA Draft first round grades
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147. . Small Forward. International. Dzanan Musa. 29. player

Despite some talk about trading the 29th pick, the Brooklyn Nets ended up using their pick to select Dzanan Musa. Coming from Bosnia, Musa appears like he will be coming over to the NBA rather than being a draft and stash player.

For the Nets, they have been able to do a fairly good job setting up their backcourt with some talent. Adding Musa gives the Nets a player on the wing that could develop into a good scorer. In International play, Musa was able to have some big performances, as he totaled a 50-point game in the FIBA U-17 World Cup.

One of the most glaring things for Musa will be to put on some size. Musa is listed at 6’9”, but he only weighs 185 pounds. In the NBA, Musa would have a hard time dealing with players on either end of the court at that weight, as he needs to get over 200 pounds at that height.

At just 19-years-old, Musa’s body still has some maturing to do, but he has proven that he can score on big stages in International play. If he is able to put on some size, Musa could become a solid scorer on the win for the Nets in a few years.

Grade: B

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