NBA Draft 2016: Grading every first round pick

Pick #14Chicago BullsGrade: B+

Denzel Valentine

#14 Denzel Valentine, SG6’6”, 220 lbs

Valentine has had his share of knee problems, but he is a solid sniper who can make an immediate impact for the Bulls who are now bereft of Derrick Rose.

Valentine has good floor awareness and his proven ability to distribute the ball will come as a balm for the Bulls who will be looking for some spark in the backcourt. He does need to pick up his game on defense though.

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Pick #15Denver NuggetsGrade: B+

#15 Juan Hernangomez, C6’9”, 225

Hernangomez's combination of size, strength and stamina will serve him well when he develops further. He could be a dependable stretch four for the Nuggets in the future.

He won the Young Player of the Year award in the Spanish League, and has held his own against a high level of competition. For now, he will probably get his feet wet overseas.

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Pick #17Memphis GrizzliesGrade: B

#17 Wade Baldwin IV, SG6’3”, 195

The Grizzlies could probably not have found a better fit for their Grit and Grind mentality. Baldwin is a tenacious defender and he will learn from the tutelage of Tony Allen. There are only a handful of defenders better suited for that.

Baldwin needs work on offense but he ought to instantly mesh in with the Grizzlies.