Yeah.. because he could shoot. Nic is not a good ball handler.. I believe he even said that he dribbles to straight up. There is a reason he can't consistently attack the rim.
THIS X one billion. Calling Nic a good ball handler is ridiculous. He is athletic and some times is able to get down the lane quickly enough that his mediocre to bad ball handling doesn't interfere with his ability to score inside. But the next time I see him successfully make a play in traffic will be the first.
Lehigh's CJ McCollum will not slide past Portland at number 10, per multiple sources..... @jonrothstein
The anchor with help defense; playing the best perimeter wing, etc. just like the center would usually play the better offensive big and cleans up by protecting the paint.