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Kansas basketball: 5 potential NBA Draft fits for Gradey Dick

ByJoshua Schulman|
Mar 16, 2023; Des Moines, IA, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Gradey Dick (4) reacts after a play against the Howard Bison during the first half at Wells Fargo Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 16, 2023; Des Moines, IA, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Gradey Dick (4) reacts after a play against the Howard Bison during the first half at Wells Fargo Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
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OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – NOVEMBER 21: Head coach Mark Daigneault of the Oklahoma City Thunder coaches his team during the third quarter against the New York Knicks at Paycom Center on November 21, 2022 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – NOVEMBER 21: Head coach Mark Daigneault of the Oklahoma City Thunder coaches his team during the third quarter against the New York Knicks at Paycom Center on November 21, 2022 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)

1. Oklahoma City Thunder: 12th pick in NBA Draft

The best landing spot for Gradey Dick is in Oklahoma City. He might not fall to pick No. 12, but if he does, the Thunder have no choice but to snatch him. They stockpiled on guards in the past few seasons, and it worked in their favor — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averaged 31.4 points and is the consensus Most Improved Player award winner.

OKC is undersized and could use someone with positional size like Dick. He would have to serve a different role on the Thunder with SGA, Josh Giddey, and Jalen Williams as the other three guards, but it would work itself out. The Thunder were in dire need of shooting this season, and Dick is the perfect player to help with that.

Considering they are the youngest team in the NBA, the Thunder will have no problem employing a teenager. Dick would be another valuable piece for an entertaining OKC squad.

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