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Chicago Bulls: Redrafting the 2019 NBA Draft lottery

By Luke Askew

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 31: Zion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans and Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies stand on the court during a NBA game at Smoothie King Center on January 31, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 31: Zion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans and Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies stand on the court during a NBA game at Smoothie King Center on January 31, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Sean Gardner/Getty Images) /
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Forward. Atlanta Hawks. Brandon Clarke. 10. player. 125.

With two picks in the top 10, the Atlanta Hawks can make a big splash in this draft. Originally, the Hawks took Duke’s Cam Reddish with this pick, but this time around, some things would change.

Leaving the board at pick no. 21, Brandon Clarke was a guy who fell further than almost everyone expected in the actual draft. At 6-foot-8, he’s an undersized big man, which always looks bad on paper, but Clarke plays much bigger than his actual size. He jumps out of the gym, has fantastic instincts, rebounds the ball well and is plenty strong. His height isn’t as big of a problem as it would be for some guys.

To no surprise, Clarke had a really solid rookie season for the Grizzlies. He averaged 12 points per game on superb .623/.404/.785 shooting splits to go along with 5.8 rebounds and 0.8 blocks. He put up those numbers in a limited role, playing just under 22 minutes per game.

The Hawks are in a nice position with John Collins. He’s one of the most promising young bigs in the league, but Clarke provides them with nice depth at that position going forward. If Collins is ever hurt (or suspended again), Clarke can step in as a starter. When Collins is playing, Clarke can be an above-average reserve.

Original pick: 21

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