Sacramento Kings: 5 options for pick No. 34 in 2017 NBA Draft

1. Jordan Bell, PF/C, Oregon

2016-17 stats:  39 GP, 10.9 PPG, 8.8 RPG, 1.8 APG, 1.3 SPG, 2.2 BPG, 1.9 TOV, 63.6 FG%, 21.4 3P%, 70.1 FT%

As the Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year, Jordan Bell played a vital part of the Oregon Ducks’ Final Four run this season. Now taking his talents to the NBA, Bell stands as an intriguing option for teams once we fully settle in on draft night.

Although he stands a bit undersized for a modern big man, Bell’s defensive versatility and athleticism will be his calling card when he reaches the next level.

Whether it’s to keep up with guards while defending the perimeter or flying in to swat a shot attempt at the basket, Bell has the exact defensive qualities teams are seeking for a player of his position, thanks to his incredible mobility and outstanding leaping ability.

Bell’s defensive anchor projection isn’t much of one when you look at his gaudy shot blocking numbers during his three years in Eugene (Bell posted 3.6 blocks per-40 minutes for his collegiate career).

The primary concerns regarding Bell lie on the offensive end and his strength.

Despite being a very capable and efficient finisher around the rim, Bell lacks a fully formed offensive game in a half-court setting that teams can rely on once he makes the jump to the NBA. In terms of his physicality, Bell will have to bulk up a fair amount to match the size and strength of opposing NBA big men.

Of course, selecting a big man with any of their draft picks will only add more questions to sort through for the Kings. But the chance to add a player of Bell’s caliber in the second round is one too good to pass up.

With his role playing potential and extensive defensive attributes, prospects like Bell simply don’t come in every draft at the range where he may be selected. The idea of pairing him alongside any of their current frontcourt pieces could be a fruitful one for the Kings in the long run.

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Whether he will be available at 34 might be wishful thinking, and work will have to be done on the Kings’ part if Bell is truly who they have their sights set on for that pick.