18. Indiana Pacers – T.J. Leaf, F, UCLA
This is actually the typical Indiana Pacers pick. They don’t take the flashy guy, but they do take Lonzo Ball’s running mate, who in his own right had his moments during his time with the UCLA Bruins.
Leaf can do a little big of everything, but nothing at an elite level. And that’s probably the biggest reason why he’s being taken at 18 and not in the top 14.
Leaf is a pick-and-pop guy that can post up a bit, if needed. He can move and will run the lanes. As he said on ESPN, he likes to play basketball the way it’s supposed to be played. Whatever that means.
Grade: C+