Best available talent vs. best fit is an argument as old as time when it comes to the NBA Draft. My stance on this is clear: the draft should be about taking swings on long-term talent, while free agency and trades can be used to address specific holes in the team.
Most of my instant grades for the 2025 NBA Draft class were handed out based on my overall evaluation of the prospects, which was tied to my final pre-draft big board. Some fits between players and teams were just too good to ignore, though.
Everyone knows Cooper Flagg is a great fit for the Dallas Mavericks. Same goes
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