3. Stanley Johnson, SF, University of Arizona
The best player comparison to make when it pertains to Stanley Johnson is the artist formerly known as Ron Artest.
Artest (or Metta World Peace) won a Defensive Player of the Year award during the 2003-04 season and carved out a long NBA career as a defensive stopper and three-point specialist.
Johnson fits that mold and has the size and upper body of Artest—he’s 6’7″ and 245 pounds.
His offensive game still leaves a lot to be desired, but he’s already a defensive-ready prospect and he’s just 19 years of age.
If Luol Deng decides to decline his player option for next season, can you imagine Johnson in a starting lineup with offensive stalwarts such as Bosh and Dwyane Wade?
The Arizona product can be a long-term role player for a team that already has a couple of offensive stars.
Next: Willie Cauley-Stein
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