Dillon Brook could be a second round sleeper in this year’s draft and he could be the perfect fit for the Charlotte Hornets at No. 41.
Charlotte Hornets‘ fans are paying close attention to what the team is going to do with the 11th overall pick, but what about the teams other 2017 selection? The team also owns the 41st pick in this year’s draft and the team should seriously consider drafting Oregon standout Dillon Brooks.
The Hornets second round selection will likely depend on who they decide to select with their first round pick. Drafting Justin Jackson will likely mean they don’t go with another forward like Brooks. The standout from Oregon would more likely be an option for the Hornets if they decide to go with another position.
Brooks is best known for his late game heroics at Oregon and an offensive skill set that could make many NBA teams crave the forward on their bench. Brooks measurables do not jump off the page to anyone, but in college, he proved that he has a unique skill set that can certainly set him apart from a lot of second rounders.
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Brooks averaged 16.1 points per game, 3.2 rebounds per game, and 2.7 assists per game in his junior year at Oregon with several heroic moments for the Ducks. The Hornets could plug Brooks right in behind Michael Kidd-Gilchrist and have a reliable backup for the often injured forward.
Dillon Brooks also provides a three point threat coming off the bench, averaging 40 percent from beyond the arc in his junior season at Oregon. Not only that but he also offers versatility as he has the size to play both the three and the four spot at 6’6″ and 220 pounds.
Unlike MKG, the Canadian has already shown the ability to make progress in his perimeter shooting during his three years in college. He shot under 34% during his first two seasons with the Ducks but that mark jumped to 40.1% last season. That bodes well for his future in the league as he could continue to develop his game.
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The Hornets will have a lot of talented options with the 41st selection, but Dillon Brooks could potentially become an amazing sixth man for years to come in Charlotte. He could even fill in for Kidd-Gilchrist at the starting small forward spot if push comes to shove. A talented backup point guard can be found in free agency if the Hornets do decide to go with Dillon Brooks.