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    NBA draft 2021: Analysis for all 60 players selected

    by Dan Loumena, Los Angeles Times Jul 31, 2021 8 minutes

    Oklahoma State guard Cade Cunningham was selected with the No. 1 pick in the 2021 NBA draft by the Detroit Pistons, followed by the Houston Rockets taking G League Ignite guard Jalen Green with the second pick and the Cleveland Cavaliers choosing USC forward Evan Mobley at No. 3.

    He is a pick-by-pick analysis of all 60 players selected.

    FIRST ROUND

    Pick/Team: Player, School, Pos., Ht., Class, Age (as of Oct. 1)

    1. DETROIT: Cade Cunningham, Oklahoma State, G, 6-8, Fr., 19

    Can score in a variety of ways, either using his athleticism or size. Projects as a potential franchise centerpiece with ability to help immediately.

    2. HOUSTON: Jalen Green, G League Ignite, G, 6-6, Fr., 19

    His explosiveness and ability to drive allow Green to score in a variety of ways. His passing is best out of pick-and-roll plays.

    3. CLEVELAND: Evan Mobley, USC, C, 7-0, Fr., 20

    A prototypical NBA big man who can play inside and out, he has the size and skill to be a force on both ends of the court.

    4. TORONTO: Scottie Barnes, Florida State, F, 6-9, Fr., 19

    He might have the most upside of any draft prospect. He’s athletic, powerful and has a 7-2 wingspan, but lacks a consistent outside shot.

    5. ORLANDO: Jalen Suggs, Gonzaga, PG, 6-4, Fr., 20

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