11. LA Clippers (via Pistons) – Collin Sexton, PG, Alabama
After losing Chris Paul (via trade) last summer, the LA Clippers would be smart to address the point guard position with the No. 11 pick in the NBA Draft. While Patrick Beverley and Milos Teodosic are fine players, I don’t think any of them are considered the long term answer for the Clippers at the lead guard position.
And with Collin Sexton still on the board with the Clippers going on the clock, the selection is quite simple. Sexton was one of the NCAA’s best individual performers this season, where he averaged 19 points, four rebounds and four assists per game this season. While his assist numbers could be better, it’s not fair to really judge collegiate players on counting stats. Those should go up when surrounded with better talent.
Sexton likely needs to improve his outside shot, where he only shot it at a 34 percent clip in college. But that could be improved once he gets in the gym with pro coaches. Sexton is the type of prospect that could make a real difference as the Clippers pivot to somewhat of a rebuild.