2015 NBA Draft: Results and Easy-to-View Grades for Both Rounds

The 2015 NBA draft is finally in the books, and it did not disappoint.  

Between the Los Angeles Lakers shaking up the top of the draft with a stunning heel turn and highly praised lottery prospects tumbling further than expected, this year's selection process certainly didn't lack for drama. 

Playing the role of professor, we've decided to break out the classic A-F grading scale to evaluate each team's draft—highlighting a few divisive lottery picks in the process. 

Get your Sharpies ready.  

Team	Grade	Players Selected/Acquired
Atlanta Hawks	C	Tim Hardaway Jr. (via trade); Markus Erikkson, SG; Dimitrios Agravanis, PF
Boston Celtics	C+	Terry Rozier, PG; R.J. Hunter, SG; Jordan Mickey, PF/C; Marcus Thornton, SG
Brooklyn Nets	B+	Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, SF; Steve Blake (via trade); Juan Vaulet, SF
Charlotte Hornets	B-	Frank Kaminsky, PF
Chicago Bulls	B+	Bobby Portis, PF
Cleveland Cavaliers	C	Cedi Osman, SF; Rakeem Christmas, PF/C; Sir’Dominic Pointer, G
Dallas Mavericks	B-	Justin Anderson, SF; Satnam Singh, C
Denver Nuggets	A-	Emmanuel Mudiay, PG; Nikola Radicevic, PG
Detroit Pistons	B+	Stanley Johnson, SF; Darrun Hilliard
Golden State Warriors	A-	Kevon Looney, PF
Houston Rockets	B+	Sam Dekker, SF; Montrezl Harrell, PF
Indiana Pacers	B+	Myles Turner, C; Joseph Young, PG/SG
Los Angeles Clippers	C	Branden Dawson, PF
Los Angeles Lakers	A+	D'Angelo Russell, PG; Larry Nance Jr., PF; Anthony Brown, SF
Memphis Grizzlies	B+	Jarell Martin, PF; Andrew Harrison, PG
Miami Heat	A+	Justise Winslow, SF; Josh Richardson, SG
Milwaukee Bucks	B	Rashad Vaughn, SG;
Minnesota Timberwolves	A+	Karl-Anthony Towns, PF/C; Tyus Jones, PG
New Orleans Pelicans	N/A	No Picks
New York Knicks	A	Kristaps Porzingis, PF; Jerian Grant, PG; Guillermo Hernangomez, C
Oklahoma City Thunder	B+	Cameron Payne, PG; Dakari Johnson, C
Orlando Magic	A-	Mario Hezonja, SF; Tyler Harvey, SG
Philadelphia 76ers	B	Jahlil Okafor, C; Richuan Holmes, PF; Arturas Gudaitis, C; J.P. Tokoto, PG; Luka Mitrovic, PF
Phoenix Suns	B-	Devin Booker, SG; Jon Leuer (via trade)
Portland Trail Blazers	A-	Mason Plumlee (via trade); Pat Connaughton, SG; Daniel Diez
Sacramento Kings	B+	Willie Cauley-Stein, C
San Antonio Spurs	C	Nikola Milutinov, C; Cady Lalanne, PF
Toronto Raptors	B	Delon Wright, PG; Norman Powell, SG
Utah Jazz	B-	Trey Lyles, PF; Olivier Hanlan, PG
Washington Wizards	C+	Kelly Oubre, SF; Aaron White, PF

D'Angelo Russell, PG, Los Angeles Lakers

It was long assumed Jahlil Okafor would land with the Lakers at No. 2 overall, but as Bleacher Report's Kevin Ding reported hours before the draft, the team was simply enamored with point guard D'Angelo Russell. 

"Although the Lakers respect Jahlil Okafor's size and skill (his defensive potential, not so much), momentum and consensus have been growing in the front office that Russell, not Okafor, is the special one," Ding wrote. 

Lakers head coach Byron Scott backed up that feeling in a press conference with reporters following the selection, according to the Orange County Register's Bill Oram: 

Scott also discussed how Kobe Bryant will help the No. 2 overall pick meet his potential upon arriving in Hollywood, per Ding: 

As Synergy Sports noted, Russell was one of the most versatile and efficient scorers in this year's class: 

Along with his ability to torch defenses with pull-up jumpers and his proficiency as a ball-handler in the pick-and-roll, Russell was the best passer available.  

"Russell is a fantastic passer with exceptional vision, timing and accuracy," Bleacher Report's Jonathan Wasserman wrote. "He managed to register a 30.1 percent assist percentage (5.9 assists per 40 minutes) as Ohio State's go-to option while sharing a backcourt with Shannon Scott."

Bryant's career may be coming to a close, but Russell offers superstar potential as the Lakers look toward the future. 

Jahlil Okafor, C, Philadelphia 76ers

The Philadelphia 76ers once again targeted the best talent available once Russell was off the board, and it resulted in Okafor falling into their lap at No. 3 overall. 

And while the Sixers may already have Nerlens Noel and the injured Joel Embiid in tow, drafting a center for the third straight year isn't necessarily a bad thing for the guard-starved Sixers. 

According to CSN Philly's Dei Lynam, Okafor isn't concerned about Philadelphia's surplus of bigs:  

With Embiid's status up in the air after it was announced he suffered a setback with his injured right foot, Okafor can come in right away and operate as the team's go-to scorer on the blocks. 

As Grantland outlined, Okafor ravaged defenses down low during his freshman season at Duke: 

Considering the Sixers posted up on just 5.2 percent of their total plays last season and scored on those looks at a league-worst 0.69 points-per-possession clip, according to Synergy Sports' play-type data (via NBA.com), Okafor could bring some much-needed balance to an offense that sought to run and gun. 

Okafor and the Sixers will undergo an adjustment period together, but if Philadelphia can find ways to play through the low-post savant as it slows down the tempo of its offense, this could prove to be a mutually beneficial partnership. 

Justise Winslow, SF, Miami Heat

The Miami Heat were the biggest winners of Thursday's festivities. While Duke swingman Justise Winslow was originally projected to be drafted anywhere between picks five and nine, he dropped to the Heat at No. 10 overall, and team president Pat Riley wasted no time snagging the two-way stud. 

ESPN.com's Tom Haberstroh revealed the Heat were shocked when Winslow fell to them toward the back end of the lottery: 

At 6'7'' and 222 pounds with more room to grow, Winslow has the makings of a physical beast on the perimeter. He has the speed to stay with opposing 2s and strength to body up stronger 3s, plus he can step out and shoot threes. Last season at Duke, the freshman nailed 41.4 percent of his triples.  

"If Dwyane Wade stays, they've got a competent defensive three that can do everything and gives them great long-term options," CBS Sports' Matt Moore wrote. "If Wade goes, they've got a defensive stalwart and solid player to go with Goran Dragic (if he re-signs). Win-win here for the Heat—somehow, someway."

Winslow is also strong enough to be impactful as a dribble-drive ball-handler in spurts. With straight-line drive ability and good agility, Winslow can blow past defenders and finish at the rim with his NBA-ready frame. 

According to Bleacher Report's Ethan Skolnick, Riley was thrilled to scoop up Winslow: 

Landing with Miami will also take pressure off Winslow right off the bat. With established veterans like Chris Bosh already in the fold, Winslow can start off as a rotational contributor and gradually tap into his upside.