2015 NBA Draft Live Blog: Pick-By-Pick Results And Instant Analysis
Mar 26, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Willie Cauley-Stein (15) dunks during the second half against the West Virginia Mountaineers in the semifinals of the midwest regional of the 2015 NCAA Tournament at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports
PF/C. Kentucky. Willie Cauley-Stein. 6. player. 67. <p>So much for those smokescreens about Willie Cauley-Stein potentially falling out of the top-10. I think that ship has sailed.</p> <p>The Kings snag a nice piece to stick next to DeMarcus Cousins, if they keep him. Cauley-Stein is the best defensive player in this draft and will help cover some of Cousins’ defensive shortcomings. This is a sensible pick for the Kings, assuming Cousins stays. Although, if Cousins does exit, at least the Kings will have one really, really good defensive player starting at center.</p>
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