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2015 NBA Draft: 5 Perfect First-Round Fits For Memphis Grizzlies

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2015 NBA Draft: 5 Perfect First-Round Fits For Memphis Grizzlies

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The Memphis Grizzlies fell to Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors in the 2015 NBA Playoffs, but will enter next season wanting to compete. The Grizzlies desperately need some scoring from either the draft or a free agent. Here are five perfect fits for Memphis in the 2015 NBA Draft.

No. 5 Jarell Martin PF – LSU

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No. 5 Jarell Martin PF – LSU

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Martin dominated in his time at LSU, but often took a back seat to Jordan Mickey. Martin is built for the NBA, despite being slightly short for his position, and I honestly see him as capable of earning big minutes as a rookie if he receives an opportunity.

No. 4 Rashad Vaughn SG – UNLV

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No. 4 Rashad Vaughn SG – UNLV

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UNLV had a pretty poor season, but Vaughn did not. He’s a great scorer with the potential to be a 15-plus point-per-night player from off the bench.

No. 3 Aleksandar Vezenkov SF – Aris

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No. 3 Aleksandar Vezenkov SF – Aris

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The 19-year-old from overseas, “Sasha” Vezenkov is a fantastic shooter. He could be the steal of this draft a few years down the road.

No. 2 Delon Wright PG – Utah

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No. 2 Delon Wright PG – Utah

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One of the best players in the PAC-12, Wright plays hard defense with the added bonus of being able to go on huge scoring streaks. He fits Memphis’ preferred style of play to a T.

No. 1 R.J. Hunter SG – Georgia State

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No. 1 R.J. Hunter SG – Georgia State

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Who better to help the Grizzlies with their scoring woes than Captain Clutch himself, Georgia State’s R.J. Hunter? Hunter has the potential to be a special player.

Taylor Sturm is a Featured Writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow him on Twitter @TSturmRS, like him on Facebook or add him to your network on Google.

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