Flashy prospects catch the eye of many. Ones with eye-popping athleticism or elite shooting tend to garner more buzz than the function over flash prospects. At points, function is a necessary asset for NBA teams. More than stars, teams need guys who can play and not actively damage the team on the floor: look at the Warriors, playing a few future Hall-of-Famers and a bunch of YCMA dudes. Michigan freshman wing Ignas Brazdeikis might not boast an elite vertical or handle, but he’s solid in all areas of the game and is a good bet to contribute positive minutes on the wing.
Michigan’s Ignas Brazdeikis makes sense for the Pacers in the 2nd round
