Philadelphia 76ers: 5 options for pick No. 33 in 2019 NBA Draft
By Alec Liebsch
2. Dylan Windler
Those who watched the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament know who exactly who Dylan Windler is. He lit up Maryland in the second round, hitting seven of 14 3s en route to 35 points.
As one would expect, shooting is going to be what keeps Windler in the NBA. He knocked down 42.1 percent of 7.1 (!!!) 3-pointers per game this season, which is more than a valid sample size. A free throw percentage of 84.9 only bolsters his case as a sniper at the next level.
His stroke and footwork verify those numbers. He moves off screens well, is masterful at cutting to get open, and makes the correct decisions with the ball. He’s a plug-and-play guy in virtually any offense, and will likely get minutes immediately.
His defense is nothing to sneeze at either. He competes every possession on the point-preventing end, and doesn’t get blown by easily. His effort and intensity will keep him in the lineup even if he’s not knocking down every 3.
The Sixers would love to have Windler. He’s arguably the best shooter in the draft, and doesn’t suck at defense. That equates to nothing less that competency off the bench, which Philly desperately needs.