3 NBA Draft Prospects With the Biggest Boom-or-Bust Potential

The NBA Draft is the beginning of a new chapter for the players that are selected. Rebuilding teams rely heavily on the draft, as they need to bring in young players that can right the ship for the organization. Some of these guys turn out to be franchise and role players with long careers, while others turn out to be bench riders or busts. Here are three draftees that have major boom-or-bust potential.

1. Bol Bol

Boom: At 7-foot-2 with a 7'8 wingspan, the biggest upside for Bol is his size and defensive potential. What makes him even more dangerous is his ability to stroke the three ball and score in one-on-one situations. His length and mobility make him a matchup problem for most big men.

Bust: 'Is he durable enough to last in the league?' is the questions teams are asking following an injury that sat Bol out for most of his freshman season at Oregon. This also comes with questions of whether he is strong enough to bang on the inside with the NBA's heaviest hitters. Another possible downside is his lack of defensive ability on the perimeter and in switch situations.

2. Cam Reddish

Boom: At 6-foot-8, Reddish has the size to play the forward position, but also has the skill set and mobility to play as a wing. His shot creativity and scoring ability matched that of a pro skill set. His NBA potential is huge if we're looking at pure talent in a pick.

Bust: Reddish's downfall is his consistency. It often seemed like he struggled to adjust to being the third option on a stacked Duke roster. As a rookie, Reddish will most likely come into the league as a third option or lower. If he struggles to adjust the way he did during his freshman season, he will have a hard time being any more than a streaky scorer.

3. Kevin Porter Jr.

Boom: At 6-foot-6, the athletic guard has been able to peak scouts' interests with his ability to create shots and finish. With an NBA-ready frame and scoring capabilities that resemble current pros, his potential shows a 20 plus point scorer at the next level and an isolation weapon.

Bust: The problem is Porter is all potential. He did not surpass 15 points all season and only shot 23 free throws, a statistic that shows his tendency to settle for a jumper rather than attack the hoop. He has also been injured and was suspended from his USC team for personal conduct issues. With a lack of impact on the college level, there's no telling how good or bad Porter will turn out at the next level.