1. Warriors – James Wiseman
James Wiseman may not be the best player available but he is the best Center in the draft and a Center is a position of need for Warriors. Having Stephen Curry at Point Guard, Klay Thompson at Shooting Guard, Andrew Wiggins at Small Forward, Draymond Green at Power Foward, and James Wiseman at Center the Warriors will once again be a title contender.
2. Cavaliers – Lamelo Ball
I know that that the Cavaliers have taken a Point Guard early in the draft the last 2 years in a row, but I believe that Lamelo Ball is the best player in the entire draft. Not including the fact that Darius Garland has not exactly been the guy they want as the shooting guard of the future. But, even if Darius Garland becomes an upcoming star Lamelo is 6’7” and can probably play Small Forward. All Lamelo needs to do is to bulk up a bit and he will be the next superstar.
3. Suns – Anthony Edwards – Mock Trade involving Devin Booker
Too many people, Anthony Edwards is the best player in the draft. I believe the Suns will trade involving Devin Booker, the 3rd pick, Jarrett Culver, and Josh Okogie. I am a big fan of Josh Okogie and Jarrett Culver (personally a Timberwolves fan) but, Devin Booker would complete the big 3 of D’Angelo Russell, Devin Booker, and Karl-Anthony Towns. giving the Timberwolves a playoff contender and giving the suns young assets to build for the future.
4. Hawks – Deni Avdija
He may be the best player in the draft but there have been other international players that were supposed to be superstars but have become busts in the NBA. I hope that Deni Avdija will be different than the other international players.
5. Pistons – Killian Hayes
Killian Hayes may also be an international player and Obi Toppin might still be available but, the Pistons already have a Power Forward in Christian Wood and the fact that Killian Hayes plays in the 2nd best basketball league in the world. I hope that Killian Hayes will be different than the other international players.
6. Knicks – Cole Anthony
The Knicks might be reaching a little bit by drafting Cole Anthony 6th overall and with Obi Toppin and Tyrese Haliburton Still, on the board, it is a surprise move by the Knicks but I think they will give Julius Randle 1 more year to prove that he is worth the contract that was given to him and will not take Obi Toppin. Now they could take Tyrese Haliburton but, the knicks need a scorer and Tyrese Haliburton is not a Scorer.
7. Bulls – Obi Toppin
Obi Toppin is a big man who can shoot the 3 point shot which is where the NBA is and the direction it looks like it will continue to go for many years. The only reason that Obi Toppin fell all the way to the 7th pick is that he is 22 years old already and he is not very good at rebounding only averaging 8.6 a game last season.
8. Hornets – Onyeka Okongwu
Onyeka Okongwu to many people is a top 5 Prospect but, he reminds me a lot of Mo Bamba (a hyped-up Power Forward / Center who was great at getting blocks in Collage and has a cool names). Mo Bamba did not end up as good as he was hyped-up to be but, he is still young. I hope the best for Onyeka Okongwu.
9. Wizards – Tyler Bey
It might be a little early to draft Tyler Bey but the Wizards are in need of a Small Forward. Tyler Bey might not be the young Small Forward that Isaac Okoro but, with John Wall coming back next season the Wizards need the most NBA ready Player and to me that is Tyler Bey.
10. Suns – Tyrese Haliburton
Tyrese Haliburton might have the best career of everyone in this draft but, he is not a great scorer. Even though he is not a good scorer, he is good at almost everything else. He needs to work on his scoring and if he can become a good scorer he will be a great player.
11. Spurs – Devin Vassell
Devin Vassell is not a very good offensive payer but on the defensive side of the ball, he is pretty good. Averaging 1.0 blocks per game which is really good for a Small Forward. He might not be the youngest guy in the draft (he is going to be 20 in augest) but he is not the oldest either. I belive he will be a good replacment for Demar Derozen.
12. Kings – Aaron Nesmith
Aaron Nesmith might have the highest upside of anyone in this draft but he also might be the biggest risk in the draft. He is a great scorer but besides that not much else but he is the best Small Forward available and the Kings need a Small Forward.
13. Pelicans – Vernon Carey Jr.
This is very early to a lot of people for Vernon Carey Jr. to be drafted ( many people think he could go as late as the 2nd round but he is the 2nd best Center in the draft if not the best. The only reason I have him going this late is because many people think he will go later in the draft than even 13. He will be one of the biggest steals in the draft.
14. Trail Blazers – Aleksej Pokuševski
Aleksej Pokuševski is a great player who will probably go later than 14th but, he is really good. the only problem he has is he is not a great shooter but if he can fix that than he can become a star.
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