The dust has settled. The wounds have been wrapped and treated. The ban hammer has been put aside. Almost a week has passed since the drama of Draft Day took place, and after much debate over the decision that was made by our Front Office, it’s time to take a peek at our newest prospect, Marvin Bagley III, and what he can bring to a young roster in need of a foundational piece.
The first thing to note about Vlade’s controversial choice is that he’s one of the most accomplished freshman in recent NCAA history. In his single collegiate year, Marvin scored more points than DeMarcus Cousins, was a better rebounder than Willie Cauley-Stein, and made a higher percentage of three-pointers than Justin Jackson, De’Aaron Fox, Malachi Richardson, Buddy Hield, and Jimmer Fredette were able to in their freshman seasons.