Braden Smith’s NBA Draft Surprise

Braden Smith, the NCAA’s all-time assists king and Purdue’s maestro point guard, slid to the 38th pick—until the Pacers traded up to land him, betting big on his pure playmaking. At just 6-foot, he’s not a physical freak, but his court vision and passing wizardry are NBA-ready. The real test? Can he defend and stay out of trouble on that end? If he can, he’s got the IQ and skills to build a solid career. The Bulls even had him earlier—draft night was a scramble, proving teams will move fast for elite distributors. The Pacers are trusting his brain over his brawn. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8b5c7d2852571410