There is nothing better than landing a steal on draft day for an NBA team. Having a player who exceeds their expected value at a particular position can make the difference between success and failure for a team.
Obviously, when it comes to paying them, the story can be a little different.
In the blink of an eye, where they were selected becomes irrelevant. Only one question remains, and that is what the value of their production so far is. A team may hesitate to pay even a productive player if he or she is a valuable member of the team.
As an example, take a look at the Charlotte Hornets and P.J. Washington for example. Clearly, he was one of the better draft picks in this year’s NBA draft, but the Hornets remain one of the worst teams in the league.
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This summer, should they really be investing money in a high-end role player to fill a missing void in their lineup?
If not, would it be possible for them to flip him for Bones Hyland instead?
