Chad Ford explained in a recent podcast just how far Kelly Oubre needs to go to be a difference-maker at the NBA level, and how he's already making positive steps in the right direction.
In every NBA Draft, there are players who are NBA ready and those who are not NBA ready. Certainly, most everyone can agree Wizards' first round pick Kelly Oubre fits into the latter category. While there's plenty of evidence to suggest the Wizards' patience will be rewarded, it's important to have the right perspective on why Oubre's development will take time.