Back in December, we took up the task of identifying the 10 worst draft busts of the past decade.
Of course, hindsight is always 20/20. During the draft process every player on the list was hyped and fans, analysts and teams alike thought they had the real thing after each pick. Making a big mistake in the draft can set a rebuilding franchise back years. Avoiding those mistakes is often the key to a GM keeping his job.
I spoke with a number of GMs and combed over the draft lottery for the past decade to put together what I hereby dub: The Anatomy of a Draft Bust.
Whenever any of these elements are present ... stay away.
To read what GMs see as major red flags from prospects and which members of this year's draft class could be at risk, you must be an ESPN Insider.
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