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Old 09-03-2020, 10:27 PM   #139
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Default MOCK v2.0

Here's my latest mock.

1. Minnesota Timberwolves
Isaac Okoro | 6-8 wing | 19 years old, freshman | Auburn
Yes, I’m doing it. I’m giving the TWolves what they really need, a wing defender. Specifially, Okoro is THE wing defender in this draft. He can play anything 2-4 and will look good next to KAT and Russell.

2. Golden State Warriors
Obi Toppin | 6-9 forward/center | 22 years old, sophomore | Dayton
Warriors aren’t going to waste the last few years of Curry, Klay, and Green by rolling the dice on Wiseman. They’re going to pick up the extremely skilled and versatile Toppin. I also don’t think the Warriors are trading this pick. They need someone who can contribute now at a low price tag while transitioning them to their post-dynasty future.

3. Charlotte Hornets
Anthony Edwards | 6-5 guard | 19 years old, freshman | Georgia
Well, the Hornets struggled to score last season, and they pick up the best pure scorer in the draft. They will look to ease up the logjam by trading Malik Monk for a pick later in the draft.

4. Chicago Bulls
Tyrese Haliburton | 6-5 guard | 20 years old, sophomore | Iowa State
Bulls need someone to replace Kris Dunn and opt for Haliburton’s developed all-around game over Ball. Also came close to giving them Pat Williams or Deni Avdija.

5. Cleveland Cavaliers
Patrick Williams | 6-8 forward/wing | 18 years old, freshman | Florida State
Cavs select the versatile high-upside forward over the more physically limited 3-and-D wings.

6. Atlanta Hawks
Devin Vassell | 6-5 wing | 19 years old, sophomore | Florida State
Hawks continue their quest to surround Trae with 3-and-D guys. Ball and Wiseman continues their falls.

7. Detroit Pistons
LaMelo Ball | 6-6 guard | 18 years old | Illawarra Hawks
What do you give the team that has nothing? A point guard you hope will kick start the anemic offense.

8. New York Knicks
Killian Hayes | 6-5 guard | 18 years old, freshman | Ulm
Who knows what the Knicks are going to do, but Killian gives them a versatile combo guard who can play 1 or 2.

9. Washington Wizards
James Wiseman | 7-1 center | 19 years old, freshman | Memphis
Wiseman’s fall ends here. Wizards imagine a high-flying offense with Thomas Bryant off the bench and Wiseman anchoring the defense.

10. Phoenix Suns
Kira Lewis Jr. | 6-3 guard | 19 years old, sophomore | Alabama
Rubio quietly had a very good season, but what the Suns need is someone who can consistently get dribble penetration, Lewis is that guy.

11. San Antonio Spurs
Deni Avdija | 6-9 forward | 19 years old | Maccabi Tel-Aviv
Spurs are a long way from competing, so they go with the best offensive prospect available. Avdija has an advanced offensive game, but it remains to be seen if he is athletic enough to keep up on defense.

12. Sacramento Kings
Tyrese Maxey | 6-3 guard | 19 years old, freshman | Kentucky
Maxey is an underrated defender both on and off the ball. On offense he has a wide array of tools but needs to be more consistent. Kings view him as a combo guard who can create when Fox is out.

13. New Orleans Pelicans
Saddiq Bey | 6-8 wing | 20 years old, sophomore | Villanova
Pels take a hard look at Okongwu, but ultimately decide they don’t want anyone crowding Zion, and believe in Jaxson Hayes. Pels get an elite 3-and-D guy instead.

14. Boston Celtics (via MEM)
Onyeka Okongwu | 6-9 center | 19 years old, freshman | USC
An absolute coup for the Celtics at this point in the draft. Okongwu falls because of concerns regarding his size, and team needs of the teams above.

15. Orlando Magic
Aaron Nesmith | 6-6 wing | 20 years old, sophomore | Vanderbilt
Hard pick here. Magic ultimately need outside shooting more than they need anything else.

16. Portland Trail Blazers
Josh Green | 6-6 wing | 19 years old, freshman | Arizona
Blazers needs someone (anyone) who can guard the perimeter and complement Dame + CJ.

17. Minnesota Timberwolves
Tyrell Terry | 6-1 guard | 19 years old, freshman | Stanford
Probably one of the more polarizing players in the draft. Has a Steph Curry-like shot/ range, but could easily just be more Seth Curry. Either way, he’s the best pure shooter in the draft and potentially has a ton of upside.

18. Dallas Mavericks
Precious Achiuwa | 6-9 forward/center | 20 years old, freshman | Memphis
Did I really want the Mavs to end up with him in this mock? Yes. Nonetheless I promise that’s just the way it turned out. Precious is exactly the type of high energy, versatile, inside player that can thrive with Luka running the show and KP spacing.

19. Brooklyn Nets (via PHI)
Desmond Bane | 6-5 guard | 22 years old, senior | TCU
The Nets are in win-now mode, and will be losing a lot of depth at guard this offseason. Bane is an elite shooter and above average defender with great intangibles. He excels at coming off screens, but there are legit questions about his explosiveness and short wingspan.

20. Miami Heat
Theo Maledon | 6-4 guard | 19 years old | ASVEL
Heat consider Cole Anthony, but ultimately decide they need someone with better passing skills. They’ll resign Dragic to a one-year deal and draft someone like Maledon, or sign Fred VanVleet to a max deal in FA.

21. Philadelphia 76ers (via OKC)
Cole Anthony | 6-3 guard | 20 years old, freshman | North Carolina
Philly ultimately needs someone who can score in bunches and Anthony fits the bill.

22. Denver Nuggets
Isaiah Stewart | 6-9 center | 19 years old, freshman | Washington
With Millsap and Plumlee expiring, the Nuggets take the energetic Stewart who can potentially, eventually play long stretches alongside Jokic.

23. Utah Jazz
Jahmi’us Ramsey | 6-4 guard | 19 years old, freshman | Texas Tech
Jazz are in win-now mode and need a point guard, but don’t like any of their options. They take the young combo guard and hope he develops sooner rather than later.

24. Milwaukee Bucks (via IND)
Ty-Shon Alexander | 6-4 guard | 22 years old, junior | Creighton
Bucks don’t really have any room for improvement other than the draft due to cap limitations. With Wes Matthews potentially walking, they take the Alexander whose defense and shooting will allow him to play immediately.

25. Oklahoma City (via DEN)
Jaden McDaniels | 6-10 forward | 19 years old, freshman | Washington
OKC will hope that being around Paul and Adams with set McDaniels straight. If they’re right, they may have the steal of the draft on their hands.

26. Boston Celtics
Robert Woodard | 6-7 wing/forward | 20 years old, sophomore | Mississippi State
Another wing for the Celts? If ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Plus Hayward’s gone after 2021.

27. New York Knicks (via LAC)
Tyler Bey | 6-7 wing | 22 years old | Colorado
He’ll play the 3, 4, and 5 for a Knicks teams trying to put together a roster that makes sense.

28. Los Angeles Lakers
Immanuel Quickley | 6-2 guard | 20 years old, sophomore | Kentucky
Quickley is a knockdown shooter whose impressive wingspan allows him to play solid D. He fits in well here.

29. Toronto Raptors
Jalen Smith | 6-10 forward/center | 20 years old, sophomore | Maryland
With Gasol and Ibaka both potentially walking, the Raptors need a big man. Smith can stretch the floor or operate in the pick and roll.

30. Boston Celtics (via MIL)
R.J. Hampton | 6-5 guard | 19 years old | New Zealand Breakers
This year’s Terrance Fergunson. Celts have the benefit of being able to stash him in the G League.

31. Dallas Mavericks (via GSW)
Devon Dotson | 6-2 guard | 20 years old, sophomore | Kansas
Mavs need someone besides Luka who can break down a defense, and Dotson has the quickest first step in the draft. If he adds a jumper he’ll be a lot to deal with.
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