The Toronto Raptors have reportedly worked out Arizona's Keshad Johnson ahead of the NBA draft later this month
Sure, he had the physique to play in the NBA thanks to his 6-foot-6 frame and 6-foot-10 wingspan, but his basketball skills left something to be desired. He shot 24.6% from three-point range during his four seasons at San Diego State and was essentially limited to being a role player and defensive stopper.His three-pointers fell at a 38.7% clip and the fifth-year senior went from a non-prospect with the Aztecs to someone NBA teams are now keeping an eye on thanks to a breakout season at Arizona.
What is clear, though, is Johnson has some versatility. He was among the fastest and most explosive players at the draft combine and has the size and speed to defend across most positions. Johnson has value as a multi-positional defender and small-ball big man who moves the ball well, sets solid screens, and appears to be an adequate catch-and-shoot shooter. His mechanics are not ideal, but development at the next level could help him become the kind of 3-and-D win player NBA teams covet these days.
It's unlikely Toronto views Johnson as their pick at No. 19, but the fifth-year senior could be a second-round pick for the Raptors, especially if Toronto opts to slide down the draft by trading out of the No. 31 pick.
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