K.J. McDaniels
SF, Clemson · 2014 NBA Draft, 2nd round, pick #32 (PHI)
Pre-draft profile Patterns
He landed exactly where a #32 pick typically does.
- Pre-draft rankings
ESPN's pre-draft board ranked him #24 (#5 at his position), close to where he went (#32).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 51.8% of the time (765 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Age
21.4 years old on draft night (born 1993-02-08).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 47.6% of the time (286 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Path to the draft
Played college basketball at Clemson.
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 53.2% of the time (1,015 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Length
Wingspan 6' 11" at 6' 6" tall (+5.0 in.), per ESPN's draft profile.
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 51.1% of the time (135 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Position
SF (ESPN draft listing).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 51.2% of the time (570 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Availability
Played 148 games over 3 NBA seasons (~60% of a full 82-game schedule each year).
Every line comes from data: Basketball-Reference career data; ESPN's draft profile; Wikidata birth dates. No scouting reports or quotes. Green = pointed toward a steal for him.
Career numbers
| Seasons | 3 |
| Games | 148 |
| Minutes / game | 14.1 |
| Points / game | 5.3 |
| Rebounds / game | 2.2 |
| Assists / game | 0.6 |
| Win Shares (career) | 1.3 |
| VORP | -0.4 |
| Box Plus/Minus | -2.8 |
The 2014 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2014 pick. Dashed line = typical redraft rank for each slot (2000–2021 classes). Above the line = beat his slot.
How players like him did
| Pre-draft rankings Within 10 picks of ESPN's rank | 51.8% n=765 | |
| Age 21 | 47.6% n=286 | |
| Path to the draft US college | 53.2% n=1,015 | |
| Length +5 in. or more | 51.1% n=135 | |
| Position Forward | 51.2% n=570 |
Share of 2000–2021 picks with the same trait who beat their draft slot. Line = 50%.
Measurables & pre-draft
| Height / weight | 6' 6", 195 lbs |
| Wingspan | 6' 11" |
| Age on draft night | 21.4 |
| Born | Birmingham, AL |
| ESPN pre-draft rank | #24 overall (#5 SF) |
Picked around him 2014 redraft
| 29 | Josh Huestis | redraft #41 |
| 30 | Kyle Anderson | redraft #6 |
| 31 | Damien Inglis | redraft #49 |
| 33 | Joe Harris | redraft #17 |
| 34 | Cleanthony Early | redraft #54 |
| 35 | Jarnell Stokes | redraft #39 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 15+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.