Bulls' pick at No. 14: Denzel Valentine, Michigan State forward
The Chicago Bulls selected Michigan State forward Denzel Valentine with the No. 14 overall pick of the 2016 NBA draft on Thursday night.
Player profile:
- Age: 22 (senior)
- Height/weight: 6-foot-6, 210 pounds
- 2015-16 stats: 19.2 PPG, 7.5 RPG, 7.8 APG
Chad Ford's Big Board ranking -- No. 22: "Valentine is one of the most versatile players in the draft, essentially a point guard in the body of a wing. He can score from anywhere on the floor. Super-high basketball IQ." More (Insider)
Kevin Pelton's stats and scouting ranking -- No. 12: "Buddy Hield's slump did open the door for Valentine to reassert himself as the best player in college basketball. Per Sports-Reference.com, Valentine's 17.2 box plus-minus would be the third-best in the NCAA the past six seasons, trailing the freshmen years for Anthony Davis and Karl-Anthony Towns. His projected NBA assist rate is the best in my database for a non-point guard." More (Insider)
Scouting report -- positives:
- Versatile forward who can play multiple positions
- Excellent shooter with deep range
Scouting report -- negatives:
- Lacks elite athletic abilities
Read the full scouting report (Insider)
ESPN Analytics projection (within his first five seasons):
- Chances he'll be an All-Star: 2 percent
- Chances he'll be a starter: 20 percent
- Chances he'll be a bench player: 51 percent
- Chances he'll be a bust: 27 percent
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