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Redrafting the 2015 NBA Draft: Role players everywhere

By Corey Rausch

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 25: A displays the first 30 picks at the end of the First Round of the 2015 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on June 25, 2015 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 25: A displays the first 30 picks at the end of the First Round of the 2015 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on June 25, 2015 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /
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#10 Pick: Christian Wood (Originally: Justice Winslow)

Am I biased? Absolutely, but just hear me out on this suggestion because Christian Wood has a world of talent. The biggest issue for Wood at this time was maturity but if there is ever any organization that could have helped him earlier it is the Miami Heat. This is the season the Heat brought in Hassan Whiteside, but imagine they took on Christian Wood instead of maxing Whiteside a soon after.

Heat culture, as they tout any time you will listen, has a way to make those who want to work grow up and get better. Giving Christian Wood to Pat Riley, Eric Spoelstra, Udonis Haslem and Chris Bosh early in his career seems like a recipe for success.

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Even on a more tenuous road, Christian Wood is thriving in Detroit this season. After gaining momentum at the end of the season in eight games for New Orleans, Wood has fully come into his own in an increased role in Detroit. He is averaging 13.1 points and 6.3 rebounds while shooting 38.6 percent from distance.

Per 36 minutes this season, Christian Wood looks like an All-Star, averaging 22 points, 10.6 rebounds and 2.4 combined blocks and steals. The team is not winning much but with players coming back from injury he will excel even more. Playing alongside Goran Dragic, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh sounds better than Thon Maker, Bruce Brown and Svi Mykhailiuk if I am being honest.

With the 11th pick in the 2015 NBA Redraft the Indiana Pacers select…

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