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Brooklyn Nets Get No. 6 Pick in NBA Draft: What it Means and Why it Matters
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Brooklyn Nets Get No. 6 Pick in NBA Draft: What it Means and Why it Matters

Brooklyn Nets On SI·Sameer Kumar·22 days ago
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The Brooklyn Nets ended up with the No. 6 pick in this year's NBA Draft, all but ending any hopes of landing one of AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, or Cameron Boozer. Caleb Wilson is unlikely to slip outside of the top 4, but the Nets could be in a strong position to draft one of Darius Acuff, Kingston Flemings, Keaton Wagler, or Mikel Brown Jr. Acuff could develop into one of the league's better three-level scorers and a solid playmaker, but the league appears to be moving away from players at his size at the guard position, especially if they're a liability defensively. Flemings offers more of the size that could fit well in Nets head coach Jordi Fernández's system, especially given his ability to put pressure on the rim and shoot the 3-pointer. His size could also give him an advantage against opposing guards and wings, especially on the perimeter and one-on-one situations.…

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