If he had any heart, he was a lottery pick. I think you're right that his talent and measurables alone were worth the pick at this point, but I still wouldn't want him. Poor attitude/work ethic are contagious.
NBA needs to fix the trade stuff. Half of these kids are getting picked and putting on a hat for a team that has already traded them. While ESPN was mostly announcing the trades (not the terms) at the time of the pick, it was getting confusing talking about team needs when players are drafted.