5 Most underrated prospects in NBA Draft 2019

#5 Dedric Lawson (19.4 PPG, 10.3 RPG)

Dedric Lawson, a forward from Kansas, seems to be flying under the draft radar despite having an outstanding season last year. With two of the team's primary scorers out, Lawson was required to step up, and he did. He averaged a double-double and showed how he could pull and beat smaller defenders in the post, and get past larger defenders off the dribble.

At 6'9, he has a well-rounded game, with good ball-handling skills, as well as the capability to score under the basket. He also draws a lot of fouls and converts those well - shooting 81% from the free throw line. While he isn't the best shooter, he can stretch the floor well and is respectable enough from mid-range and the three-point to not allow teams to sag off from him. Moreover, he has good enough handles to create his own shots from the mid-range and create shots for teammates by pushing his way into the paint.

He could be an excellent fit for the second unit for teams like the Spurs, Lakers, Cavaliers, or the Nets. Lawson is an excellent option off the bench and can put in some points for any team while not demanding many minutes. While he definitely isn't the most flashy player, his basketball IQ and rounded game allow him to be a threat on the offensive end.

Lawson does need to work on his defense, however, to be an effective asset on the floor every night. He could get beat off the dribble against smaller, quicker guards, which is a big problem in today's pick-and-roll game. Overall, he's a viable option to be picked late in the first round or early in the second and can be a good addition to the bench of an NBA team.