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NBA Draft History: Recent 32nd Overall Picks

By AJ Salah

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 09: Montrezl Harrell #5 of the Los Angeles Clippers looks to shoot against Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans in the first half of the game at Staples Center on April 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. 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 Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 09: Montrezl Harrell #5 of the Los Angeles Clippers looks to shoot against Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans in the first half of the game at Staples Center on April 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. 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 Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images) /
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The Memphis Grizzlies could see pretty much anything happen with their #4 overall pick. But what can they expect in the second round of Thursday’s NBA Draft?

The Memphis Grizzlies slid in the 2018 NBA Draft Lottery; their 2nd-best odds at the No. 1 pick left them stymied at No. 1 overall. While disappointing, the fall’s net result may be nullified by a highly-nebulous draft order, or even a possible trade.

Buried further in the Draft, Memphis has a pick that was not left to chance. They will select second overall in the second round; No. 32 overall. While the Draft is certainly more of a crapshoot at that point, there is still potential to unearth a late gem.

Beale Street Bears recently chronicled a history of No. 4 picks, now we shift our attention to Memphis’ “other” pick. What can the Grizzlies reasonably expect from the second round? Let’s check out some recent NBA Drafts; not just the 32nd pick, but potentially valuable alternatives:

Ivica Zubac, 2016
The Lakers nabbed Zubac out of Bosnia & Herzegovina 32nd overall in 2016. Glued to the bench early in the season, he became a late fantasy sleeper hit with strong per-36 numbers.

Unfortunately for Zubac’s career arc, the Lakers took on Brook Lopez’s contract in dumping team morale champion D’Angelo Russell on the Nets. His reps diminished while the $22 million man ate his minutes.

Impressive across a limited sample, Zubac still remains in a capped role on a crappy team. Who knows how the Lakers’ roster could shake up over the summer, but his struggle for playing time could continue.

Best Snubs: Malcolm Brogdon (36), Patrick McCaw (38)

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