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No. 8 Sacramento Kings (via Pelicans): PF Lauri Markkanen
School: Arizona
Position: Power Forward
Size: 7'0"/230 pounds
Class: Freshman
Outlook: The Kings got roasted for the Boogie Cousins trade, but Sacramento could get the last laugh. The Pelicans have not been able to win with Cousins and the trade has allowed the Kings young big men to emerge. Willie Cauley-Stein and Skal Labissiere are both emerging as legit NBA players. While he would give them an additional big, Markkanen's talent is too much for Sacramento to pass up and has a different skill set than any of their current big men. Markkanen has a rare shooting ability and is one of the best shooting big man we have seen (potentially) come out in some time. Makkanen shoots over 42 percent from the three-point line and can hold his own down low. In a matter of a few months, the Kings went from being stuck in neutral to having a bright future with two likely top 10 picks in a great draft. (Getty)