Oklahoma City Thunder: 5 options for pick No. 21 in the 2017 NBA Draft

1. T.J. Leaf, PF, UCLA

College stats:  35 GP, 16.3 PPG, 8.2 RPG, 2.4 APG, 0.6 STL, 1.1 BLK, 0.8 3s, 1.5 TOs, 61.7 FG%, 46.6 3PT%, 67.9 FT%, 29.9 MPG

We close out our list with a player who would fill multiple needs for the Thunder: T.J. Leaf.

The former UCLA man would both provide depth at the 4-spot for an Oklahoma City team lacking it, and aid in their three-point shooting woes, as he successfully converted on 46.6 percent of his attempts from deep as a freshman.

The young stretch-4 enjoyed a successful one-year campaign in the Pac-12, putting up 16.3 points and 8.2 rebounds a night. Per NBA Math, Leaf finished 2016-17 fifth among all freshmen in offensive points added (a metric that’s explained right over here) — an impressive feat considering, by doing so, he placed ahead of various bigger names like Dennis Smith Jr., Josh Jackson and De’Aaron Fox.

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Leaf’s advanced metrics are aided by the fact he distributes so well from the 4-spot (3.2 assists per 40 minutes) and scores so efficiently (61.7 percent from the floor) overall.

The sweet-shooting big man has an exciting off-the-dribble game, and surprising athleticism to go with it. Playing with a talent like Lonzo Ball at UCLA helped buoy his numbers, sure, but on the Thunder, he’d be paired with Westbrook, who would do an even better job of getting him the ball in the right spots for easy finishes.

Will Leaf be ready to start year one? Probably not, but he won’t have to since Sabonis and Steven Adams have the two big men spots locked up for 2017-18. He can bide his time, learn what it’s like to be an NBA player and not feel immense pressure to contribute immediately.

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Plus, if he comes on sooner than expected, you can make Sabonis the backup center (a position he should probably be playing anyways) and start Leaf at the 4. His scoring ability, shooting and creativity as a passer will help Oklahoma City’s offense find much-needed spacing and flow.