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Blueprint for Finding Diamonds in the NBA Draft's 2nd Round  The
NBA draft's second round is like a free grab bag of toys, only
you get to peek inside and choose the one you want.  The keyword
here is "free." Second-round picks don't get guaranteed
contracts—this is the time to swing for the fences.  The great
NBA scouts leave no stone unturned, while keeping an open mind
with regard to every potential target.  I'm going to lay down
the law for how the second round should be approached.   Ignore
the Details  The second round isn't a place to nitpick. Dissect
your first-round pick to pieces; he's the guy you're paying
guaranteed money to as an expected key member of your future
rotation.  The second pick is a freebie.  Who cares that Isaiah
Thomas is only 5'9'', or that Chandler Parsons lacks
explosiveness on the wing, or that Gilbert