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4 second-round NBA rookies that already look like steals

By Dallin Duffy

Nov 6, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (12) drives to the basket against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (12) drives to the basket against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports /
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 06: Brandon Boston Jr. #4 of the Los Angeles Clippers reacts after a three point basket by teammate Jay Scrubb #0 during the fourth quarter of the preseason game against the Sacramento Kings at Staples Center on October 06, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. 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, NBA Rookies. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) /

2021 second-round NBA rookies that already look like steals: Brandon Boston Jr.

This is more of a speculative pick, as Brandon Boston Jr. is currently thriving in the G League. However, when he has been up in the NBA, he’s impressed despite limited playing time. In the three instances that he played over 10 minutes, he averaged 10.0 points and 1.3 steals.

When he’s been down with the Agua Caliente Clippers, he’s been phenomenal. In a particularly strong showing on November 29th, he scored 46 points on 75 percent shooting.

This is a fantastic development for Los Angeles, as it wasn’t long ago that Boston was a highly-recruited prospect. Out of Sierra Canyon High School, he was a consensus five-star recruit and was expected to be a lottery pick.

His lone year at Kentucky was less than stellar, however, with the youngster struggling with efficiency and shot selection. If he can continue to prove that his collegiate career with a minor misstep and that can take his G-League brilliance to the NBA, he can be a major steal for the Clips.

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