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2015 NBA Draft: Predicting Every Pick For Houston Rockets

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2015 NBA Draft: Predicting Every Pick for Houston Rockets

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The Houston Rockets came up with an impressive season that ended against the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference Finals. James Harden was a legitimate MVP candidate and Dwight Howard found his stride as well. They need to pick up a couple players to round out their roster in the 2015 NBA Draft. Who will they end up taking with their two selections?

Round 1, Pick 18 - Jerian Grant, Guard

Jerian Grant
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Round 1, Pick 18 - Jerian Grant, Guard

Jerian Grant
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One of the least talked about players in the 2015 draft class is Notre Dame point guard Jerian Grant. He averaged 16.5 points, 6.7 assists and 3.0 rebounds per game with the Fighting Irish and shot 47.8 percent from the field. He'll need to work on his perimeter shooting in order to reach his full potential, but Houston would be getting a very talented combo guard with the potential to be a very big NBA point guard.

Round 2, Pick 32 - Branden Dawson, Forward

Branden Dawson
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Round 2, Pick 32 - Branden Dawson, Forward

Branden Dawson
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Michigan State's Branden Dawson is a talented 6-foot-6 forward who is more than capable of developing into a very solid NBA player. He averaged 11.9 points, 9,1 rebounds and 1.7 blocks per game last year with the Spartans, and would be a solid pickup at the small forward position off the bench. There is a lot of work that he can still do on his game, but he would be a solid fit for the Rockets if they choose to take him.

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