With just one selection in Thursday’s NBA Draft, the Cleveland Cavaliers came away with Emoni Bates from Eastern Michigan at 49th overall. Standing at around 6’9″ tall, Bates is a complete flamethrower with truly unbelievable shot-making ability. He excels at shooting off the dribble, whether it be a pull-up, stepback, or side-step shot. Bates possesses great range and has shown the ability to knock down shots off the catch-and-shoot.
Why was Emoni Bates a 2nd round pick?
Why did Emoni Bates fall to 49th despite having the shot-making ability of a lottery pick?