2018 NBA Draft Grades: Clippers Earn Mixed Marks from Pundits

Here are some grades from around the interwebs on the Clippers’ draft last night. As expected, the results vary quite a bit.

SB NBA flagship writer Ricky O’Donnell loved the Shai pick, praising his defense, playmaking, and finishing, but was less certain on Jerome, who he thinks will give back as many points as he scores.

11: A

13: C

Jonathan Tjarks brings very similar comments to O’Donnell. He thinks SGA is the most well-rounded of the top point guard prospects, and will be the Clippers’ point guard of the future. While he likes Jerome’s shooting and pick and roll coverage, he’s skeptical of his defense and ability to play without the basketball.

11: B-

13: D

Shai gets a lower grade here than…