Houston Rockets: Options at guard for the 2018 NBA Draft

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OMAHA, NE – MARCH 25: Grayson Allen #3 of the Duke Blue Devils walks off the court following their 85-81 OT loss to the Kansas Jayhawks during the 2018 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Midwest Regional Final at CenturyLink Center on March 25, 2018 in Omaha, Nebraska. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images) /

Grayson Allen

This is likely a pipe-dream scenario for the Rockets. Similarly to Graham, Grayson Allen’s draft stock has been all over the place depending on who you listen to about it. Most of the season, he was projected to go in the late first round. However, his on-court antics and lower level of play has dropped him to an early second round pick.

The talent is obviously there. As the main guy at Duke, he averaged 21.6 points a game on 42% shooting from deep as a sophomore. He decided to stay for two more years, though, to mature as a player and make a run for a championship. In that time, he was no longer the best player on the team, and it cost him. If he falls even deeper in the second round, he could be a great pickup for Houston, though.

Pros

He is a terrific player who is very athletic. He creates highlights nightly and can score at ease at times. His shooting was above average throughout his college career, something the Rockets desire on their team.

Cons

His attitude and decision making can be of concern at times. That is one of the reasons why his draft stock has fallen over the years. In college, he was a “love him or hate him” kind of player, lighting it up on the court while also having some disciplinary issues. With great veteran leadership, like we have in Houston, maybe he can grow into a great player in the league.

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