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5 Players The Memphis Grizzlies Should Target at #17

By Parker Fleming

Jun 25, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; General view of the full first round draft board at the conclusion of the first round of the 2015 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 25, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; General view of the full first round draft board at the conclusion of the first round of the 2015 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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Honorable Mention: Prospects in Range But More than Likely Off the Board

These prospects can potentially be on the board at the 17th pick. However, Memphis Grizzlies fans should not be too surprised if these prospects are off the board by the time the Grizz are on the clock.

Skal Labissiere

Labissiere may be one of the most interesting cases in the draft. Before the season started, he was ranked second behind Ben Simmons on ESPN Chad Ford’s Big Board. However, issues concerning his strength and desire to play the game led to a fall in the draft.

Labissiere averaged a disappointing 6.6 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 3.0 fouls (7.6 per 40 minutes) in 15.8 minutes per game.

Despite a rough freshman year, his shooting touch, size and athleticism make him intriguing at No. 11 for Orlando or at the No. 13 (Phoenix), No. 15 (Denver), and No. 16 (Boston).

Furkan Korkmaz

While Furkan Korkmaz can eventually solve the perimeter scoring issues for the Memphis Grizzlies, he will probably be gone by the time it is their pick.

Teams with lots of prospects such as Phoenix and Denver or playoff-ready teams Boston and Utah can afford a draft-and-stash pick on Korkmaz.

Wade Baldwin IV

Baldwin would be an ideal pick for the Grizzlies. He can replace Mike Conley if he chooses to walk in the free agency. If Conley re-signs, he can play as a backup point guard or alongside him.

With a 40 percent 3-point percentage and a frame big enough to play either guard spot (6’4″ with a 6’11” wingspan), scouts are raving about his potential to be an elite lockdown defender.

He has been rising up the draft board of his size, shooting ability, and defensive potential at the point guard position. He could be gone as early as No. 10 (Milwaukee) or as late as No. 14 (Chicago).

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