{"id":80992,"date":"2024-06-12T08:00:11","date_gmt":"2024-06-12T12:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=80992"},"modified":"2024-06-12T11:15:34","modified_gmt":"2024-06-12T15:15:34","slug":"meet-the-best-player-in-the-nba-draft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/06\/12\/meet-the-best-player-in-the-nba-draft\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet The Best Player In The NBA Draft"},"content":{"rendered":"

This year’s NBA Draft class has been constantly criticized<\/a> largely for not having a clear-cut star or top player. However, every draft class has stars and this year will be no different one or several of these players will eventually develop into stars. In a draft class that is filled with uncertainty could we all be overlooking a future star? In my eyes, Rob Dillingham<\/a> checks the most boxes and has the most star potential in the draft. Let’s dive into Dillingham’s game and star upside.<\/p>\n

Meet The Best Player In The NBA Draft<\/h2>\n

Rob Dillingham: A Prototypical Star Guard<\/strong><\/h3>\n

When analyzing the prototype<\/a> of NBA stars elite shot creation and scoring abilities top the list. There is no better shot creator and scorer in this draft than Dillingham<\/a>. He is a proven three-level scorer averaging 15.2 points in his lone season at Kentucky. Dillingham’s elite combination of downhill speed, athleticism, handles, shooting, and finishing make him the complete package as a creator.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Dillingham shot 54.8 percent at the rim<\/a> and 44.4 percent from three on four attempts per game. Additionally,\u00a0Dillingham is a high-level passer who averaged 3.9 assists with an assist percentage<\/a> of 29.7 he can operate out of the pick-and-roll or kick out to teammates while driving to the rim with pinpoint accuracy. Crucially,\u00a0<\/span>Dillingham is an incredible threat as both a creator and playmaker which is the needed skill set for elite guards in the NBA. Most NBA stars create shots for themselves and others at a high level Dillingham fits that description perfectly. Dillingham had an absurd 30.3 usage<\/a> rate making him an ideal lead creator and offensive engine in the NBA. Ultimately, this skill set gives Dillingham extreme offensive potential.<\/span><\/p>\n