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7 Targets for the Dallas Mavericks’ 37th Pick in the 2019 Draft

By David Lynch

DALLAS, TEXAS - APRIL 09: Head coach Rick Carlisle of the Dallas Mavericks gives a thumbs up during play against the Phoenix Suns in the second quarter at American Airlines Center on April 09, 2019 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
DALLAS, TEXAS - APRIL 09: Head coach Rick Carlisle of the Dallas Mavericks gives a thumbs up during play against the Phoenix Suns in the second quarter at American Airlines Center on April 09, 2019 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /
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SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 24: Louis King #2 of the Oregon Ducks celebrates after a basket in the second half against the UC Irvine Anteaters during the second round of the 2019 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at SAP Center on March 24, 2019 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Yong Teck Lim/Getty Images) /

7.) Louis King, Forward: (13.5ppg, 5.5rpg, .9spg, 43.5 fg%, 38.6 3p%, 78.5 ft%)

This Oregon Duck is a shot-creating, knockdown shooter. Pull-ups? Yes. Catch-and-shoot from the perimeter? Check.

Louis King has even proved his ability to consistently hit jumpers from created space through rhythm dribbles from NBA range all over the court. He was made to put the ball in the basket.

Outside of his smooth and pure stroke, King was a decent passer off the dribble and in the flow of the offense- although halting ball movement at times looking for his shot. His 6’8” build and 7’ wingspan shows only the beginning of his defensive upside.

As of now, King’s poor defensive stances on-ball lead to his imbalance and frequent blow-bys from stronger and faster guards and wings. His lean build further hampers his current defense as he fails to get through screens and contest bigger wings and bigs (his frame also probably explains his troubles finishing at the rim through traffic).

With the right conditioning and tweaks to his defensive fundamentals, ball-handling capabilities, and court vision, Louis King will be a deadly two-way player in this league.

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What do you think? If given the choice which one of these players would you select for the Dallas Mavericks? Got any sleepers of your own? Be sure to share below in the comments section and we’ll explore!

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