Redrafting Nikola Jokić, Joel Embiid and the 2014 NBA Draft Lottery – Bleacher Report

His numbers won’t blow anyone away, but Maxi Kleber’s defense, particularly his shot-blocking, has made him a valuable piece since the Dallas Mavericks brought him over before the 2017-18 season.

One of the sadder injury stories in recent memory, Jabari Parker was a contender for the top pick in 2014.

He can guard all over the floor, frustrate isolation scorers, muck up passing lanes, set up open teammates and even hit the occasional three.

Much of his scoring now is the result of cutting, finishing lobs and playing off Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray.

And those teams have been held to just 97.0 points per 100 possessions when Gordon was on those four.

He’s also been the unquestioned anchor of Philadelphia’s defense throughout his career.

At 28 years old, Jokić has ascended to the “unofficial best player in the world” throne , is one of the greatest passers of all time and is one of the most obvious redraft No.

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