Rob Goldberg@@TheRobGoldbergFeatured Columnist IVJuly 12, 2022
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Multiples scouts think the team got a steal when they drafted Keegan Murray.

Some scouts thought he was the second player in the draft, according to Spears.

The Kings got offers to trade the fourth overall pick, but they preferred to draft Murray.

Murray has been one of the stars of summer league so far, playing in three games in California and scoring in two games in Las Vegas.

The 6'8" forward could be the most advanced player in the class because of his offensiveVersatility.

Murray had a great sophomore season at Iowa in which he averaged 23.5 points, 8.7 boards and 1.9 blocks.

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In his freshman year, he averaged 7.2 points per contest.

Murray was not listed at the top of the class. Even though there was disagreement about the order, most scouts had a clear top three.

He was a heavy favorite to be the fourth player.

Murray has shown the type of upside to be the best player in the class, despite not playing an official NBA game.