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2017 NBA Draft: Instant reaction and grades from the first round

By Michael Saenz

Jun 22, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; General view of the stage before the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 22, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; General view of the stage before the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 19, 2017; Omaha, NE, USA; Creighton Bluejays center Justin Patton (23) defends against the Georgetown Hoyas at CenturyLink Center Omaha. Creighton defeated Georgetown 87-70. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 19, 2017; Omaha, NE, USA; Creighton Bluejays center Justin Patton (23) defends against the Georgetown Hoyas at CenturyLink Center Omaha. Creighton defeated Georgetown 87-70. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports /

16. Minnesota Timberwolves (from Chicago Bulls) – Justin Patton

After trading for Jimmy Butler earlier in the NBA Draft, there was really no wrong that the Minnesota Timberwolves could’ve done at No. 16. But adding Justin Patton is a really underrated move.

Patton isn’t the type of player that’s going to play big minutes from day 1, but he could develop under Karl-Anthoy Towns. Patton has a nice little jumper, has soft touch around the rim and has the potential to be really good on the block.

Again, Patton likely won’t play big minutes this season – especially not under Tom Thibodeau – but his potential is a nice gamble at 16.

Grade: B-