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RealGM Mock Draft, Version 5.0
 25. JJ Redick
Shooting Guard. Duke
Definite steal of the draft so far. Redick has been considered a Lotto pick by many and it’s very understandable. But his DUI and back woes have to scare off teams a bit. I like the kid, but he will have a hard time adjusting to playing defense against any guard in the NBA. He’s smart and will be a nice team defender, but it’s about 1-on-1 mismatches at the shooting guard position. Anyone can have their way with him and it’s unfortunate that a pure shooter like him falls this far, but he’s in the best situation possible. Playing alongside LeBron James will give him a lot of open look on the perimeter. Even Larry Hughes and Flip Murray will help get him open shots. No one in this draft can move like him without the ball and that will be his job off the bench: wear out the opposing defender. He’ll be covered for the most part, but give him an inch on the 3-point line and it’ll go in. Just don’t depend on him for the last second shot. That’s what James is for. With this pick, the Cavs will likely be looking to shop Luke Jackson, who could not stay healthy. Phoenix?
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Unless JJ gets caught again with alcohol and perhaps a few crack pipes thrown in for good measure, there’s no way he’s going to slip this far. Redick would have to self-destruct down a spiral of utterly criminal behavior or somehow reinjure his back right before draft night, for this mock draft to be accurate.
For the sake of argument, if you could get a solid role player with a strong speciality like Redick with the 25th pick, you have to take the guy. But again, I doubt this projection is anything more than a pipe dream.
RealGM Mock Draft | Version 5.0
RealGM Mock Draft | Version 5.0
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