As someone who has followed sports analytics for years, I′ve seen my share of draft picks that didn’t pan out. One year, I backed a player based purely on their college stats—great points and rebounds—but they struggled to adapt to the pace and physicality of the professional league. This experience made me realize that numbers alone can be misleading. So now I′m curious: what key skills should we prioritize in new draft picks? Should we focus more on their adaptability, basketball IQ, or even off-court character? How do these factors contribute to long-term success compared to raw statistical performance?