What is versatility?
That is the buzziest of buzzwords in the NBA. And it seems to take on a life of its own when it comes to the NBA Draft.
Teams are looking for versatility in every form.
There is positional versatility — the ability to defend up and down a position.
This is something a lot of teams have valued but has been at the center of this Orlando Magic team. They love players who have long wing spans and can play seemingly bigger than they actually are.
The league’s love of switching schemes to close down the pick-and-roll and spread-heavy offenses in the league makes players who can guard the post and the perimeter that much more important.