Memphis has their star in Ja Morant, a promising No. 2 in Jaren Jackson Jr., and a collection of young and old role-players like Dillon Brooks and Jonas Valaciunas. They could use a bit more shooting, and Bouknight can provide that.
The former Huskies stud’s stock could be tough to project, as he can take some ill-advised shots and lose concentration on the defensive end. At his best, he’s a quality scoring guard with the ability to play small forward if needed.
The Grizzlies have shown an aptitude for scoring in the paint, but unless Morant suddenly turns into Ray Allen, surrounding him with top-notch guards like Bouknight could help Memphis stay in the postseason.
Kispert is sliding just a bit here, as his lack of explosive athletic ability might force teams that have a lottery pick to look elsewhere for premier talent. Oklahoma City ends the skid, and gives him a chance to prove the haters wrong from the jump.
Kispert was a lights-out shooter for the Bulldogs last year, and he paired that with quality perimeter defense and an ability to avoid costly turnovers. Kispert might be the draft’s truest personification of a 3-and-D wing.
The Thunder will double-dip with regards to Gonzaga players this draft cycle, as Suggs taking over the point guard spot next to Gilgeous-Alexander with Kispert at the small forward hole could turn Mark Daigneault’s offense into one of the league’s most explosive overnight.