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2015 NBA Mock Draft: Early Reaction Post-Lottery

By Brett David Roberts

Mar 7, 2015; Lexington, KY, USA; Florida Gators forward Jon Horford (21) shoots the ball against Kentucky Wildcats forward Karl-Anthony Towns (12) in the first half at Rupp Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 7, 2015; Lexington, KY, USA; Florida Gators forward Jon Horford (21) shoots the ball against Kentucky Wildcats forward Karl-Anthony Towns (12) in the first half at Rupp Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports /
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Devin Booker. 11. player. 100. . SG. Kentucky

Apr 4, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Devin Booker (1) lays the ball up past Wisconsin Badgers guard Bronson Koenig (24) in the second half of the 2015 NCAA Men
Apr 4, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Devin Booker (1) lays the ball up past Wisconsin Badgers guard Bronson Koenig (24) in the second half of the 2015 NCAA Men /

The Indiana Pacers are basically getting a huge upgrade by moving Rodney Stuckey to the bench here (notwithstanding that Stuckey obliterated the Magic this season) and obtaining a shooter whose talents could help take some of the scoring load off of Paul George when he returns.

The former Kentucky Wildcat is a gunner whose sweet spots seem to be everywhere. He would get plenty of open looks with George Hill and Paul George creating off the dribble.

NBADraft.net bestows a lofty comparison of Klay Thompson.

Booker does not come to the league as seasoned as Thompson did, but the similarities in play styles are there. If he became an All-Star within a few seasons the Pacers would be back in true contention.

One figures that with Paul George back in the lineup the Pacers ascend back to its former place near the top of the Central Division.

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