NBA Mock Draft: Trades for Pistons, Wizards, Rockets and Bulls in the lottery
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#9: Memphis Grizzlies select Stephon Castle
This pick makes a lot of sense for the Grizzlies. Castle may be the best player left on the board at this point, and Memphis wants a guy who can contribute right away, as they’ll be looking to contend again next season after having a ton of bad injury luck in this one.
Castle is a nice fit with Ja Morant and Desmond Bane, can play with either or both of them at the same time and will cover some of their defensive limitations on the perimeter.
Castle is tough, and he’s a winner, so he’s a perfect fit with Memphis.