The Grizzlies aren’t technically the biggest winner in this simulation, but they might feel like it. They need a new focal point in the worst way. This mock just delivered it with Peterson, who might be a couple of perfect medical reports away from having the perfect prospect profile.

If his availability issues get left behind at Kansas, he’d have only positives to provide Memphis. He is probably the best shotmaker in this draft. He projects to be one of the better defenders in this draft, along with some of the best flashes of creation and finishing.

His medical reports will be must-read materials, but if those check out, there really aren’t any worries here. He could be an electric talent both on and off the ball, and he contributes on both ends. You never want to say stardom is guaranteed, but it feels like if Peterson is healthy, he’s at least guaranteed of very good-dom.