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Magic select Domantas Sabonis with the 11th pick in the NBA Draft

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The Orlando Magic have selected Gonzaga's Domantas Sabonis with the 11th pick in the 2016 NBA Draft.

Sabonis' nifty footwork, good hands, and precise passing ability makes him one of the most complete offensive players in this year's draft. After struggling with his shot as a freshman, Sabonis greatly improved as a sophomore, adding a quality mid-range shot and capable three-point stroke to his seemingly endless arsenal.

While not a great athlete, Sabonis' ability to run the floor combined with his tireless work ethic should more than make up for his lack of natural speed and leaping ability at the pro level.

Sabonis' short wingspan could become an issue, but the Gonzaga product is a relentlessness defender who used physicality and proper positioning to become a solid rebounder in college.

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