Ok wait.... How could I forget about the NBA draft !

A highly predicted historic NBA draft is upon us...... set to begin Thursday. Despite my last post I did not forget about the NBA draft. In fact, despite the hype surrounding the top two picks in the draft......my favorite players are neither Jahlil Okafor or Karl Anthony Towns. Towns, is the most skilled big man in the draft because of his ability to shoot open jumpers and ability to work on the block .........but two players in this draft have been over looked. Devin Booker and Justise Winslow are two of the most underrated players in the draft. On Chad Ford's big board Justise Winslow is predicted to go seventh and Devin Booker is predicted to go tenth over all. Justise Winslow in my opinion is one of the top three talents in this draft. His versatility to play positions one through three, create his own shot, and defend all positions on the floor makes him a dangerous player. On the flip side Devin Booker is the best pure shooting guard in this years draft...... hands down... there is no debate. His abilities weren't on full display during his time at Kentucky because his role was so clearcut by Coach Calipari.

Since the NBA is moving toward a more jump shooting league these two players could apply their skills to any NBA roster as soon as next season. Booker backed up Aaron Harrison during his time at Kentucky and was brought in strictly to shoot the three. He was not able to show his mid range jump shot skills. Winslow began to show his skills during the NCAA tournament which helped his stock. Game by game, Winslow looked to be more valuable then many predicted in the draft........not only for his over all game but his size at his position. His potential to get better... only he knows.

It will be interesting to see these two player over the next five years. In five years Winslow or Booker could win the league MVP or best defensive player of the year. Who knows what the future will hold for these players.... I believe one if not both of these players will be extremely successful in this league....