Oklahoma City Thunder: 3 reasons Hamidou Diallo was a bad pick

1. Diallo can’t shoot, and the Thunder really need shooters

Hamidou Diallo is an explosive player, but he really struggles to shoot the ball. He went 45.8 percent from inside the arc, 33.8 percent beyond it and 61.6 percent at the charity stripe last year in Lexington. According to The Ringer, it could be a case of rough shot mechanics.

Diallo is only ever at home in transition, which can lead to some impressive results. He will likely continue to make highlight reels whenever or wherever he plays. However, the Thunder don’t need any more highlights right now, they need consistent shooting.

Oklahoma City went 45.3 percent from the field in 2017-18, 18th-best in the NBA. The Thunder also shot 35.4 percent from 3-point range, 24th-best in the league. Acquiring more reliable shooters would allow the Thunder to space the floor, giving Westbrook, Paul George (if he stays) and Carmelo Anthony room to create whatever offense they want.

Abrines and Patrick Patterson are the only two role players currently on the team that can consistently stretch the floor. However, they both struggle on the defensive end. Devon Hall has the tools to fill the role, and it wouldn’t have hurt to pick up another player like him.

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In a vacuum, taking a flier on a player in the second round like Hamidou Diallo is perfectly fine. However, the Oklahoma City Thunder are a team looking to compete for a NBA title. Getting more bench scoring and a second playmaker are two ways to help the cause. Diallo, for all of his potential, fulfills neither of those roles.