2023 NBA Mock Draft: Detroit Pistons drop to 6th, add a big forward

Oct 4, 2022; Henderson, NV, USA; NBA G League Ignite guard Scoot Henderson (0) scores a layup against Boulogne-Levallois Metropolitans 92 forward Victor Wembanyama (1) during the fourth quarter at The Dollar Loan Center. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-USA TODAY Sports /

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Feb 4, 2023; Waco, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears guard Keyonte George (1) controls the ball against Texas Tech Red Raiders guard Kerwin Walton (24) during the first half at Ferrell Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-USA TODAY Sports /

2023 NBA Mock Draft

9. player. Keyonte George. Pick Analysis. Guard. Baylor. 149. Scouting Report

The Thunder add the 3-point shooting combo-guard out of Baylor, Keyonte George, here.

George has the ability to score from the perimeter while also driving to the bucket with a strong floater game.

Turnovers have been a concern for George. However, he wouldn’t be asked to be the primary ball handler for Oklahoma City, giving him some time to clean that up.

As he’s only 6-foot-4, George may be targeted on defense, but being put in the right situation with a strong frontcourt will benefit the young guard as he works through his early career.

With Chet Holmgren coming back, I think that George would be an interesting add to OKC’s roster.