Outside of the first three picks redrafting the 2015 NBA Draft isn’t easy. We did our best to fix what the NBA’s front offices did wrong.

Sunday night’s game between the New York Knicks and the Los Angeles Lakers featured a matchup between two young stars from the 2015 NBA Draft: the No. 2 pick D’Angelo eussell– and the No. 4 pick Kristaps Porzingis.

As happy as the Lakers are at the thought of a future with Russell as the face of the franchise if they could do it all over again would they take him again?

Nearly one and a half seasons later the career arcs for some of 2015’s prospects have already shifted. Young players don’t get the same kind of leeway in the NBA that they do in other leagues. Being chosen in the first round means guaranteed money and also an expectation to succeed right away.

Some of Russell and KP’s contemporaries have fallen flat on their face.

We decided to take a look back at and alter the front office mistakes made during a draft loaded with talent. Enjoy our what-if version of the 2015 NBA Draft.

 NEXT: T-Wolves 

1. Minnesota Timberwolves

  • Original Pick: Karl-Anthony Towns (Kentucky)
  • Redraft Pick: Karl-Anthony Towns (Kentucky)

Karl-Anthony Towns was the first No. 1 overall pick in Minnesota Timberwolves franchise history, and the Twolves made it count. Towns, 21, is already one of the best players in the league and currently a frontrunner for Defensive Player of the Year. The reigning Rookie of the Year Award Winner is one of the faces of the NBA.

2. Los Angeles Lakers

Kobe Bryant would’ve liked to have Kristaps Porzingis during his 17-win farewell season. But Porzingis lucked out in not having to deal with a year of Byron Scott. He’d be lighting it up in Luke Walton’s offense right now, though.

3. Philadelphia 76ers

  • Original Pick: Jahlil Okafor (Duke)
  • Redraft Pick: D’Angelo Russell (Ohio State)

If Russell were available, the Sixers would’ve taken him on draft night, and that doesn’t change looking back. He’s easily the third best player in this class. The Sixers haven’t had great guard play since Allen Iverson. Russell would’ve changed the direction of “The Process.” That’s the most important thing of course.

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4. New York Knicks

  • Original Pick: Kristaps Porzingis (Latvia)
  • Redraft Pick: Myles Turner (Texas)

Without Porzingis or Russell available, Phil Jackson probably would’ve selected Okafor on draft night. But knowing what we know now the best pick is Turner. Doc Rivers recently hailed the 20-year-old as a future superstar. Turner is already one of the league’s best shot blockers and rim protectors.

5. Orlando Magic

The Magic went one way at the shooting guard spot, and it was the wrong one. Hezonja is out of the rotation in Orlando, and there are rumors he could be traded, while Booker is averaging 18.7 points per game. The Magic are currently 29th in points per 100 possessions. With Booker, Orlando would be closer to the eighth seed than the lottery.

6. Sacramento Kings

The Kings should go with Justise Winslow here. The numbers aren’t flashy, but the pick is based on potential. Winslow has proven to be extremely raw on offense, but that can be helped. His elite defense is something that can’t be taught. With Winslow coach Dave Joerger has the chance to develop one of the best young defenders in the league.

 NEXT: Nuggets 

7. Denver Nuggets

  • Original Pick: Emmanuel Mudiay (Guangdong Southern Tigers – China)
  • Redraft Pick: Emmanuel Mudiay (Guangdong Southern Tigers – China)

As predicted Mudiay has struggled with his shot but like Winslow, he’s shown flashes of the talent that made him a top-10 pick. It’s a point guard league and if Denver has the chance to grab a potential franchise-changer at the position they can’t pass it up. The Nuggets haven’t had a productive point guard since Chauncey Billups in the 2010-11 season.

8. Detroit Pistons

This is a tough one. Johnson has been a nightmare this season so it can’t be him. I’m going with Powell here. The only problem he has had in Toronto is finding playing time, but whenever he gets on the court great things happen. The Raptors are currently a +13.9 points per 100 possessions with Powell on the court.

9. Charlotte Hornets

The biggest knock on Okafor since he was at Duke has been his defense. I believe that Charlotte’s defense can make anyone look competent on that end of the floor. Head coach Steve Clifford changed Jeremy Lin‘s spiraling career. Perhaps if Okafor had ended up in Charlotte, he wouldn’t be a social media punching bag.

 NEXT: Heat 

10. Miami Heat

  • Original Pick: Justise Winslow (Duke)
  • Redraft Pick: Stanley Johnson (Arizona)

If anyone can get Stanley Johnson under control, it’s Pat Riley and Erik Spoelstra. He’s not on the Justise Winslow level as a defender, but Johnson is the type of prospect Miami covets. He’s versatile and bursting with potential. Just because it’s not working right now in Detroit doesn’t mean it wouldn’t have worked in Miami. Sometimes it’s all about the fit.

11. Indiana Pacers

  • Original Pick: Myles Turner (Texas)
  • Redraft Pick: Trey Lyles (Kentucky)

Trey Lyles is a modern NBA big man. He can stretch the floor with his shooting and runs the floor well for someone who’s 6-foot-10. Lyles has been solely a spot-up shooter during his short career. If he develops, Lyles can be a real threat off anyone’s bench.

12. Utah Jazz

  • Original Pick: Trey Lyles (Kentucky)
  • Redraft Pick: Josh Richardson (Tennessee)

After what Josh Richardson showed the league last season he wouldn’t go undrafted again. Richardson has proven himself a legitimate threat on defense and a knockdown three-point shooter. The Jazz play the slowest pace in the league so they could use as many shooters as they can get in the half court, and Richardson would fit right in on Utah’s top-10 defense.

 NEXT: Suns 

13. Phoenix Suns

The Suns haven’t had a top-10 defense since 2000-01 when Scott Skiles was the head coach. They’ve been all about offense and an up-tempo style ever since Mike D’Antoni became the full-time head coach in 2004-05 and remained that way after his departure. Maybe it’s time to bring in a defensive stopper. A young one at that. Hollis-Jefferson is that guy.

14. Oklahoma City Thunder

  • Original Pick: Cameron Payne (Murray State)
  • Redraft Pick: Cameron Payne (Murray State)

The lottery rounds out with Cameron Payne sticking in Oklahoma City. The Thunder needed a backup for Westbrook (he’s going to help even more when he comes back this season) and they chose the best available. No need for a shift on this pick.

15. Atlanta Hawks

This pick may seem outrageous. After all the Hawks did have Al Horford at the time of this draft. My answer to that would be playing Kaminsky, Horford, and Paul Millsap at the same time. The expert veterans would be able to cover up for Kaminsky’s defensive issues, and Kaminsky wouldn’t get in the way of Horford’s work in the post.

 NEXT: Celtics 

16. Boston Celtics

  • Original Pick: Terry Rozier (Louisville)
  • Redraft Pick: Terry Rozier (Louisville)

A month ago I never would’ve slated Rozier in this spot. Not after how poorly last season went. But his sophomore year has been a complete 180. Rozier’s been a spark off the bench with his defense and rebounding. If he can figure out his jump shot, watch out.

17. Milwaukee Bucks

Nance isn’t a savior at the power forward, but perhaps if Washington had a young talent at the four spot they wouldn’t have felt the need to give all that money to Greg Monroe. Nance has proven himself an excellent pick and roll player, and like Morris, he can step outside and hit a jumper. He’s also a better defender than Monroe.

18. Houston Rockets

  • Original Pick: Sam Dekker (Wisconsin)
  • Redraft Pick: Sam Dekker (Wisconsin)

Dekker’s career changed with the hiring of Mike D’Antoni in Houston. Dekker was non-existent as a rookie, playing a total of six minutes in three games. As a sophomore, he’s a permanent fixture in the rotation appearing in all of Houston’s games.

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19. Washington Wizards

In a small sample size last season, Wright proved his defensive capabilities. Washington ended up with Kelly Oubre Jr., but that hasn’t worked out. If they could do it over again, they’d go another route.

20. Toronto Raptors

  • Original Pick: Delon Wright (Utah)
  • Redraft Pick: Justin Anderson (Virginia)

Justin Anderson has struggled in 2016-17 (like everyone else on the Dallas Mavericks), but last season he showed flashes of the lockdown defender he was in college when he won ACC Player of the Year. Toronto needs someone who can help them win right now. Anderson would be that guy at No. 20.

21. Dallas Mavericks

Rim protection everyone. Rim protection. Willie Cauley-Stein hasn’t shown a damn thing on offense nor been anything worthy of the sixth overall pick, but he’s capable of a dominant defender. The Mavs seemingly swing and miss on every free agent big man option.

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22. Chicago Bulls

  • Original Pick: Bobby Portis (Arkansas)
  • Redraft Pick: Montrezl Harrell (Louisville)

Harrell is a classic energy guy off the bench. He can rebound, run the floor and score in transition, and defend. One of Harrell’s best assets is his ability to play both power forward and center.

23. Portland Trail Blazers

  • Original Pick: Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (Arizona) – traded to Brooklyn Nets
  • Redraft Pick: Bobby Portis (Arkansas)

If Bobby Portis were in Portland for the last season and a half, he’d have more of a defined role with the Blazers. In Chicago under a lesser coach he’s treading water, but Portland needs bigs. Needs them.

24. Cleveland Cavaliers

  • Original Pick: Tyus Jones (Duke) – traded to Minnesota Timberwolves
  • Redraft Pick: Kelly Oubre Jr. (Kansas)

Kelly Oubre has been a disappointment in Washington, but that’s Washington. In Cleveland Oubre would be able to develop his three-point shot (expected to be an asset right away) with LeBron James at the helm. That’s always a big help.

 NEXT: Grizzlies 

25. Memphis Grizzlies

Some of you are probably going to look at this and think it’s crazy. After all, R.J. Hunter has eight career assignments to the D-league and accomplished the rare feat of being cut in his rookie season after being drafted in the first round. The Grizzlies are a terrible three-point shooting team and seem determined not address it.

26. San Antonio Spurs

  • Original Pick: Nikola Milutinov (Serbia)
  • Redraft Pick: Nikola Milutinov (Serbia)

If the Spurs did this draft 100 times, they’d take this draft-and-stash guy 100 times. Nikola Milutinov plays in Greece, and his scouting report says he “Has great length and is very agile. Excellent offensive rebounder. Has terrific hands.”

27. Los Angeles Lakers

  • Original Pick: Larry Nance Jr. (Wyoming)
  • Redraft Pick: Jerian Grant (Notre Dame)

The Lakers miss out on D’Angelo Russell in our redraft so they’d be looking to add a young point guard. A Notre Dame product, Grant is someone that will fit in well with the Lakers franchise.

 NEXT: Celtics 

28. Boston Celtics

  • Original Pick: R.J. Hunter (Georgia State)
  • Redraft Pick: Chris McCullough (Syracuse)

Chris McCullough was criticized for leaving a year too early, and it looks like that might be true. But Boston has the luxury of being able to wait for a young big man to develop. The potential is there. He showed it at Syracuse.

29. Brooklyn Nets

  • Original Pick: Chris McCullough (Syracuse)
  • Redraft Pick: Tyus Jones (Duke)

Before signing Jeremy Lin, the point guard position was a joke for the Nets. Tyus Jones is the best one available. This season he’s developed into an average defender and showed off the three-point shot that made him a star at Duke.

30. Golden State Warriors

  • Original Pick: Kevon Looney (UCLA)
  • Redraft Pick: Kevon Looney (UCLA)

The Warriors stick with their Kevon Looney pick. Why would they change anything about their team right now?

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