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Scott Skiles Hiring Affects NBA Draft’s No. 5 Pick

By Brett David Roberts

Nov 16, 2014; Tucson, AZ, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Stanley Johnson (5) attempts a dunk during the second half against the Cal State Northridge Matadors at McKale Center. Arizona won 86-68. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 16, 2014; Tucson, AZ, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Stanley Johnson (5) attempts a dunk during the second half against the Cal State Northridge Matadors at McKale Center. Arizona won 86-68. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports /
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Stanley Johnson

Johnson has proclaimed himself the best player in the draft, and while he is not rated as high as Justise Winslow in the majority of mocks, the gap between the two is actually negligible in many respects.

Johnson is a better 3-point shooter and could initially thrive as a “three-and-D” specialist.

In eventuality, he could be a more offensively minded Tayshaun Prince, and that is exactly what the Magic need from their small forward. At the absolute best, he could be a legend like Scottie Pippen, one of the best two-way forwards in NBA lore.

There is no point in debating which will be the case, because regardless of what Johnson brings to the table offensively, he is initially going to be the plus-defender that Skiles seeks.

Next: Justise Winslow