Brooklyn aims to capitalize on a deep draft class by targeting elite floor-spacers and physical rim protectors to bolster a roster in search of front-court depth.
While the headline of Sunday night was the Brooklyn Nets falling to the No. 6 overall pick in the NBA Draft Lottery, the team also learned the positioning for their two second round selections.
After making their lottery pick, the Nets will have two additional selections, taking place at No. 33 and No. 43 in an extremely deep and talented class.
We at NetsRoundtable have continued to highlight some of the players projected to be taken in this late-first to mid-second range, including Texas forward Dailyn Swain, Kentucky center Malachi Moreno, and St. John's forward Dillon Mitchell.
In this deep dive, I'll be highlighting some of the top choices for Brooklyn at each pick, starting with No. 33.
In ESPN's latest mock, the Nets selected freshman Baylor forward Tounde Yessoufou, who is an interesting prospect, but may not fit the most dire needs on Brooklyn's roster.
Just two picks later, the San Antonio Spurs selected Iowa State's Milan Momciilovic, who is the best 3-point shooter in the draft.
Momcilovic lead the country in 3-point shooting percentage (48.7) and 3-pointers made, with 136, becoming the first player in college men's basketball history to lead in both categories.
The 6-foot-8 stretch big also shot over 50-percent from the field and 87.8-percent from the charity stripe, demonstrating versatility and efficency.
Momcilovic could provide Brooklyn with instant offense off the bench, and a viable sub for Michael Porter Jr., who could run the same type of down screen actions and flare screen spot ups.
With their later second round selection, ESPN projected the Nets drafting Moreno, who Rountable's Demetrius Montero described as an intirguing prospect.
"Moreno's blend of size, length and skill makes him an intriguing prospect for teams who need additional front-court depth and can develop him into a valuable contributor."
The Nets are in need of front court depth, especially with longtime starting big man Nic Claxton seemingly plateauing in production.
In ESPN's mock, Moreno started a four-pick streak of front court players, beating out Florida center Reuben Chinyelu.
Chinyelu is a physical player, using his brute force and size to overpower opponents on the glass and create space in the paint.
Roundtable's Lorenzo Reyna highlighted his rebounding prowess, as the former National Champion grabbed 20 or more rebounds three times this past season.
Like Moreno, he would instantly provide depth and consistency amongst the trees, especially on the defensive end.
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