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David & David: Could the 2017-2018 season mark Dakari Johnson’s NBA debut?

The Oklahoma City Blue’s season fulfilled most D-League pundits’ expectations, but one man’s game thus far has taken everyone by surprise, leading most to think he is far capable of being an extreme weapon in today’s NBA.

Dakari Johnson has no doubt been a longtime favorite of mine, which is surely evident by the sheer amount of D-League spotlights, performance reviews, and one-on-one interviews I’ve done with him. Ever since his breakout at Kentucky, it’s been indisputable that Dakari has nearly all of the skills required to take on a prestigious big-man role in the NBA, and I strongly believe the 2017-2018 season could be the year he proves it all to fans of the association.