Brooklyn Nets: 5 options for pick No. 27 in 2017 NBA Draft

Jan 21, 2017; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Edrice Bam Adebayo (3) shoots the ball against South Carolina Gamecocks guard Duane Notice (10) in the second half at Rupp Arena. Kentucky defeated South Carolina 85-69. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports /

3 of 7

Feb 4, 2017; Syracuse, NY, USA; Syracuse Orange forward Tyler Lydon (20) shoots the ball against the Virginia Cavaliers during the second half at the Carrier Dome. The Orange won 66-62. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Tyler Lydon, SF/PF, Syracuse

Playing 34 games for Syracuse this past season, the 6’10” Tyler Lydon averaged 13.2 points, 8.6 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.4 blocks in 36.1 minutes per game. He shot 47.3 percent from the field, 39.5 percent from behind the arc and 83.9 percent from the free throw line.

Lydon is a versatile, athletic forward capable of stretching the floor. He doesn’t project to be much of a creator, nor does he project to be much of a defender, but his basketball I.Q. and overall feel for the game will prove beneficial to translating his game to the next level.

The 21-year-old Lydon should be higher on this list, but considering he’s my personal choice and no other reputable site has suggested he’d fit with the Brooklyn Nets (DX lists him at 30), he comes in as Brooklyn’s fifth option at No. 27.

Home/Brooklyn Nets