There are players who are solid upon arriving like Ayton and Bagley and some others. Then there are others who have greater or higher ceiling, and aren't super solid or near that at draft time.
I think Kostas falls into that high ceiling , just like the Knicks Knox picks. (Say that 5 times fast!). The issue is how quickly and can he reach into the higher stratosphere.
He also has the advantage of playing pickup with NBA'ers with his brother the last 2 to 3 years in the offseason. Personally , I think it's 50-50 he makea a contrib in the next 2 to 3 years to a team.
With length and his pedigree, his position is the only one (6 9" and taller big) where those things matter. Most guards have to "earn their way" - brother or not.
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