Draft expert Q&A: Scottie Barnes is perfect fit for Thunder; trade talks and more

An NBA draft expert said Scottie Barnes fits the Thunder so well, they should not use the sixth pick to trade up. Hear that and more in the Q&A about OKC’s draft options:

After the Oklahoma City Thunder received the sixth pick from the NBA draft lottery, HoopsHype draft expert Bryan Kalbrosky joined a Q&A with Thunder Wire to discuss a variety of draft-related subjects surrounding OKC.

While fans are rightfully disappointed that the Thunder got the sixth pick after entering with the fourth-best odds, Kalbrosky still thinks Oklahoma City can and should end up with a top-five talent, but it’s not one of the five players usually mentioned as the leaders of the class.

If Florida State forward Scottie Barnes is available — and, in the majority of mock drafts, he is — Oklahoma City should be his new home.

Here’s the transcript of the Q&A. The discussion has been lightly edited and condensed for clarity.