Brooklyn Nets: 5 options for pick No. 22 in 2017 NBA Draft
By Evan Massey
2. T.J. Leaf, PF, UCLA
Lonzo Ball may be the biggest name coming out of UCLA in this draft class, but T.J. Leaf should not be forgotten. He was a huge part of UCLA’s success this season and is going to make some team very happy in a few years as their starting power forward.
Last season with the Bruins, Leaf averaged 16.3 points and 8.2 rebounds per game. He was efficient in the post and is without question an underrated prospect due to the amount of talented frontcourt players in this draft class.
Leaf is just 20 years old heading into the draft and has loads of unlocked potential to work his way into. Some compare Leaf to Nick Collison, who had a long NBA career due to his rebounding and toughness, but Leaf actually brings perimeter shooting to the table as well.
The Nets may decide to pass on Leaf if he is available at No. 22, but more than likely they would gladly select him if he does end up falling that far in the draft.