James Southerland has worked out for 15 teams ahead of Thursday’s NBA draft, and the 6-foot-8 forward out of Syracuse has been assured he has a place in the league as a spot-up shooting specialist.

“He’s a great shooter with NBA size, and it’s clear he’ll be a specialist,” one executive said.

Southerland has shot impressively in workouts, but he knows he must work on his ability to create plays putting the ball on the floor, as well as his defense. The Sacramento Kings, owners of the No. 36 pick, have shown increasing interest in Southerland and several other teams have let him know he's under consideration, a source told RealGM.

Southerland, 23, averaged 13.3 points on 39.8 percent three-point shooting in his senior season at Syracuse, attempting over six per game.