2015 NBA Draft Grades: Full Results and Scores for Rounds 1-2

The debate over which big man from the 2015 NBA draft will have a better career will likely continue for quite some time. However, the selection of Karl-Anthony Towns by the Minnesota Timberwolves at No. 1 overall Thursday night puts him in the driver's seat early on.

Towns enters a great situation on a budding team chock-full of talent that really needed a defensive presence on the interior. He'll star for the squad immediately.

On the other hand, Jahlil Okafor was passed up by the Los Angeles Lakers at No. 2 and went to the Philadelphia 76ers instead. He's now on a crowded roster that already features Nerlens Noel and Joel Embiid.

Just after Okafor was selected at No. 3 overall, he was asked how he would fit with the other big men in Philadelphia. According to Eliot Shorr-Parks of NJ.com, he said, "I don't know. It's not my job to figure out. I'll just go there and work as hard as I can."

That will certainly be a situation to watch play out. While Okafor's fit with the 76ers is questionable, let's take a look at some of the best fits from Round 1, preceded by the complete draft results and a grade for each franchise.

2015 NBA Draft Results

2015 NBA Draft Grades

Team	Grade
Atlanta Hawks	D
Boston Celtics	B-
Brooklyn Nets	B+
Charlotte Hornets	C-
Chicago Bulls	B
Cleveland Cavaliers	C-
Dallas Mavericks	B
Denver Nuggets	A
Detroit Pistons	D+
Golden State Warriors	B+
Houston Rockets	A-
Indiana Pacers	B
Los Angeles Clippers	N/A
Los Angeles Lakers	A
Memphis Grizzlies	C-
Miami Heat	A
Milwaukee Bucks	C
Minnesota Timberwolves	A
New Orleans Pelicans	B
New York Knicks	B+
Oklahoma City Thunder	A
Orlando Magic	B-
Philadelphia 76ers	B
Phoenix Suns	B+
Portland Trail Blazers	B-
Sacramento Kings	C+
San Antonio Spurs	B
Toronto Raptors	B
Utah Jazz	B
Washington Wizards	B-

Best Round 1 Fits

1. Minnesota Timberwolves: Karl-Anthony Towns, C, Kentucky

This one is really a no-brainer. The Timberwolves made the right decision by selecting Towns. The team already has some nice offensive components who can run the floor and put up points; however, it was sorely lacking an athletic defensive presence on the interior. That happens to be Towns' specialty, and he'll play a huge role for Minnesota immediately.

2. Los Angeles Lakers: D'Angelo Russell, PG, Ohio State

Passing up on Okafor to take D'Angelo Russell was a wise move by the Lakers. He's a versatile guard who excels both with the ball and off of it. Since he's capable of playing both positions, he'll be the long-term replacement for Kobe Bryant and share the backcourt with last year's standout Jordan Clarkson, forming a duo that will be very dangerous for years to come.

7. Denver Nuggets: Emmanuel Mudiay, PG, DR Congo

The Nuggets got a tremendous steal in Emmanuel Mudiay at No. 7 overall. He gained some great experience playing overseas and should be ready to produce right away. His intelligence, speed and athleticism will make for a quick transition to the NBA and will allow Denver the opportunity to move Ty Lawson in a favorable trade package.

10. Miami Heat: Justise Winslow, SF, Duke

This move gives the Heat stability going forward due to the murky statuses of potential free agents. Justise Winslow is phenomenal on the defensive end of the court, and his huge wingspan will allow him to defend multiple positions. He has great leadership qualities and could eventually take over for Dwyane Wade in that department.

18. Houston Rockets: Sam Dekker, SF, Wisconsin

Sam Dekker could have easily been snagged several picks before No. 18 overall, and Houston was more than happy to nab the former Wisconsin playmaker here. The Rockets are known for developing great shooters, and Dekker certainly fits that mold. Houston was in dire need of another offensive weapon on the wing, and it got a great one here in Dekker.

21. Dallas Mavericks: Justin Anderson, SF, Virginia

This was a tremendous selection by Dallas. Justin Anderson was stellar on defense and vastly improved his offensive game last season at Virginia. His work on the defensive end of the court is what makes him a great fit with the Mavericks, as the team needed a solid stopper on the wing. With good fundamentals and a huge motor, Anderson should see the court quickly.