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New Orleans Pelicans
Grade: A
Analysis: The Pelicans did everything they could with the picks they had. Desperately in need of some defenders and some shooting, New Orleans got a bit of both with its two picks. Murphy is one of the top 3-and-D prospects in this class and his draft stock skyrocketted following the NBA Combine. He s a knockdown shooter, which will space the floor for Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram, but he s also a smart cutter, which bodes well for when the defence focuses too much on those two stars. His long arms, IQ and great anticipation make him a sound defender.
By Tom King
Milwaukee Bucks
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) â Without a first round pick the Milwaukee Bucks were looking to add some depth to their roster on draft night. They also made a trade that sent their 2nd round pick (#31) to Indiana for two later picks.
Milwaukee then selected forward Alexander Mamukelashvili from Seton Hall and Georgios Kalaitzakis, a wing player from Greece.
Mamukelashvili is a seven footer who played four years at Seton Hall and was the Big East Player of The Year.
Kalaitzakis has played professionally in Greece for five years.
Other draft night picks with Wisconsin ties included Jalen Johnson taken by Atlanta. Also Micah Potter and Sam Hauser went undrafted but signed deals with Miami and Boston respectively.