Does Dereck Lively II fit the OKC Thunder at pick 12?

The 2023 NBA Draft is right around the corner, and with each passing day, a new fan-favorite prospect emerges. New smokescreens get set off, and rumors run rampant like we are in a Middle School hallway. As we count down the hours until the OKC Thunder are on the clock with the 12th overall pick in the NBA Draft. Assuming OKC does not trade up in the draft, does Dereck Lively II offer enough value at pick 12?

Value is a tricky thing, and makes evaluating players like Dereck Lively II, specifically for the Thunder, difficult. In a vacuum, Lively II is a good player. Within that same vacuum, Lively II brings valuable tools for Oklahoma City. However, it is challenging to shake the feeling that…