The Nuggets entered the 2019 NBA draft with zero picks. They left with what could be the steal of the night.
That’s the consensus from various national media after Denver traded with the Heat for Bol Bol, Miami’s second-round pick. The 7-foot-3 center — and son of former NBA star Manute Bol — was projected to be a lottery pick but saw his stock drop on Thursday. Here’s a look at how some media outlets graded Denver’s move:
ESPN’s Kevin Pelton gave Denver an A: “When Bol Bol dropped, Denver stepped in to stop his slide, giving a future second-round pick and cash to the Miami Heat for No.