When the Indiana Pacers selected Aaron Holiday with the 20th pick in the 2018 NBA draft, most of the reactions were positive.
He can already shoot the ball effectively, he’s played with two Pacers before while playing at UCLA, he fills a position of future need, and he is a solid overall dude. He has an NBA skill and seamlessly fits in with the team. That’s a great pick on paper.
Unfortunately, that’s not quite how the NBA draft works. Most of the time, after the first few picks, getting the perfect player for your organization is a product of fit, coaching, talent, and luck.