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2016 NBA Draft: Stretch 4s Who Can Realistically Thrive

By Maxwell Ogden

Feb 10, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Washington Huskies forward Marquese Chriss (0) warms up prior to the game against the Utah Utes at Jon M. Huntsman Center. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 10, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Washington Huskies forward Marquese Chriss (0) warms up prior to the game against the Utah Utes at Jon M. Huntsman Center. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports /
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Which 2016 NBA Draft prospects could thrive as stretch 4s at the next level?

Feb 10, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Washington Huskies forward Marquese Chriss (0) warms up prior to the game against the Utah Utes at Jon M. Huntsman Center. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 10, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Washington Huskies forward Marquese Chriss (0) warms up prior to the game against the Utah Utes at Jon M. Huntsman Center. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports /

Few players have become as coveted in the NBA as the beloved stretch 4. A big man who can space the floor is the ultimate matchup nightmare, as they’re too big for a small forward, and too skilled for a traditional power forward.

Perhaps most importantly, said players can draw traditional rim protectors more than 16-to-24 feet away from the basket.

The 2016 NBA Draft is rich with prospects who could become high-level role players. One of the most common combinations of virtues in this draft class is that of size and shooting range, which brings us to this delightful revelation.

For many teams, the prospect whom they select could fill the prominent role of a stretch 4.

In some instances, there’s a sense of true offensive versatility; beyond the 3-point shot, said players can either go to the post, put it on the floor, and/or crash the offensive glass. In others, said players are elite athletes with remarkable defensive potential.

Regardless of what else said players bring to the table, in a remarkable 10 instances, there are prospects who could make a living as a stretch 4 in the NBA.

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