NBA 2019 mock-up project: first three choices seem to be defined, but transactions could create chaos afterwards



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duke

• Fr

• 6 "7"

/ 285 lbs

Projected team

New Orleans

PROSPECT RNK

1

RNK POSITION

1

PPG

22.6

RPG

8.9

APG

2.1

FG%

68.0

The lock of all the locks. Now that Williamson is going to New Orleans, there is only one formality, let's stop here to say how few dissidents there are on his future in the NBA. What will Sion look like and where will he be in the league in three years? And five? Ten? Will he be among the top three players, a reliable player, a solid starter or a bust? I did not find anyone predicting the worst, which is refreshing. It is almost impossible to argue against the fact that it is taken first, which is why I find its future so fascinating. There is no guarantee. And given his game, Williamson will undoubtedly be the most trained rookie to join the league since LeBron James.

Murray State

• Soph

• 6 "3"

/ 175 lbs

Projected team

Memphis

PROSPECT RNK

2nd

RNK POSITION

1

PPG

24.5

RPG

5.7

APG

10.0

3%

36.3%

While Williamson's body raises issues of health and long-term viability, Morant's style and natural leadership seem to make him less dangerous. He was the first player in NCAA history to average at least 20 points and 10 assists. It's his inherent improvisational skills that set him apart from all other playmakers in this year's draft. Morant makes great use of pick-and-roll, but he anticipates how the defenses try to adapt to him on a level that is mysterious not to be considered more respectful after high school. Few players become college superstars at small conference schools. Morant was such.

duke

• Fr

• 6 "7"

/ 202 lbs

Projected team

New York

PROSPECT RNK

3rd

RNK POSITION

1

PPG

22.6

RPG

7.6

APG

4.3

3%

30.8%

What is the last time that the first, second and third picks of the NBA Draft have been blocked like this year? I do not remember such a concrete consensus. And do not go into discussions about how Barrett was overshadowed at Duke or is now underrated. Not at all. He was Duke's top scorer, responsible for his success when Williamson did not play several games and is easily recognized as being in the same class as Williamson and Morant. He is also very Knicksy. It looks like a destiny. He goes on average 20 per game and will probably not make the Knicks much better than before. This is not his fault.

Virginia

• Soph

• 6 "7"

/ 225 lbs

Projected team

L.A. Lakers

PROSPECT RNK

7th

RNK POSITION

2nd

PPG

15.2

RPG

5.1

APG

2.0

3%

43.8%

It's where things get interesting, not just because the Lakers might well buy that choice for Anthony Davis. Regardless of who gets the choice, let's go with the best prospect available. For me, Hunter is an easy choice at No. 4. He beat Jarrett Culver of Texas Tech on the biggest of the college scenes – the national title game – and got more impressive results than Culver in a a number of measurable criteria. He is more experienced, better defensive and stronger. When Virginia needed him to come to Minneapolis, he provided. Trust the band, trust the player, trust the coaching staff, trust the history of the program. You pick from Andre Hunter if you have the fourth choice.

Texas Tech

• Soph

• 6 "7"

/ 194 lbs

Projected team

Cleveland

PROSPECT RNK

6th

RNK POSITION

1

PPG

18.5

RPG

6.4

APG

3.7

3%

30.4%

Since Cleveland has no pressing need for a playmaker, Culver is the best option here. His work ethic is unquestionable, his athleticism is underestimated, if anything, and he can be a starting level player within two years. Hell, maybe a year from now. Cleveland is going to need to rejuvenate before it improves, and I do not see an ideal solution for the Cavs in terms of need and what will be available at this location as the Texas Tech standout.

Vanderbilt

• Fr

• 6 "2"

/ 175 lbs

Projected team

Phoenix

PROSPECT RNK

4th

RNK POSITION

2nd

PPG

16.2

RPG

3.8

APG

2.6

3%

47.8%

Since Garland did not work for Los Angeles, I slipped it to a place where it will be coveted if it is not necessary. Phoenix is ​​taking longer than expected to turn around its franchise, but with Garland, you have a smart leader who checks a lot of boxes that NBA executives are looking for. He is intoxicating, he is reliable, he has a good reputation, he can play the point but also shoot. He has the right size. Injury (ACL) in Vanderbilt did not, quite dramatically, damage his stock. If anything, it's a little stronger.

North Carolina

• Fr

• 6 "5"

/ 191 lbs

Projected team

Chicago

PROSPECT RNK

5th

RNK POSITION

3rd

PPG

16.1

RPG

3.5

APG

4.1

3%

35.3%

Few players were more entertaining last season than White, who, according to Roy Williams, was the second fastest goalie he'd ever had (only behind Ty Lawson). White is a lock to rank in the top 10 because he's solid 6-5, can pass, shoot pretty well, can go down the hall in multiple ways and is considered a good teammate. Defensively, White has the advantage, it's just a question of whether he'll kiss that side of the ground. Without him, UNC would not have been a No. 1 seed last season, not even close.

Texas

• Fr

• 6 "11"

/ 220 lbs

Projected team

Atlanta

PROSPECT RNK

10th

RNK POSITION

1

PPG

10.0

RPG

5.0

APG

0.3

FG%

72.8

I'm going to play high and place Hayes and his skyscraper type ceiling among the top eight. He seduced by his natural athleticism and his length. Sometimes, NBA teams place great value on the divine gifts that players have, and then hope to lead them into something trustworthy. It could be Hayes. Jaren Jackson Jr.'s rookie season may well be in the minds of some general managers, who can not be blamed for seeing a hybrid of JJJ in Hayes, who has a lot to learn but who could be one of the five best players in terms of potential in this year's project.

duke

• Fr

• 6 "8"

/ 208 lbs

Projected team

Washington

PROSPECT RNK

8th

RNK POSITION

3rd

PPG

13.5

RPG

3.7

APG

1.9

3%

33.3%

It's not his fault, but Reddish has been overhyped for more than two years at this stage. I did not think that the power of the stars emanated from him as a high school candidate and, to Duke, he was a fourth wheel. Tre Jones was more useful to Duke's success than Reddish. But he has a good size and will be drafted on its shooting potential and softness of play. The reality: the reddish was worse by 3 points last season than Zion Williamson. Defensively, there is a lot of work there. I am not quite negative with him, but I do not have him in my top 15 on my big board. It's a relative assessment, and I think it's in the top 10. Washington is probably about to significantly change its composition, so calling Reddish could add the necessary scoring capacity.

Gonzaga

• Jr

• 6 "8"

/ 207 lbs

Projected team

Atlanta

PROSPECT RNK

13th

RNK POSITION

3rd

PPG

16.9

RPG

8.6

APG

1.9

3%

26.7%

Among the players invited to the green room for this year's draft, I do not think anyone has a wider network of interested teams than Clarke. One source has said to have been seriously viewed as high as No. 6 and as low as No. 19. Clarke is the second best defender in this project, only behind Matisse Thybulle of Washington. He is also one of the top five athletes in the category. Excellent blocker shot, formidable rebounder, considerable help defender. I even think his mid-range game is promising. The Hawks rushing to pick him would be a coup d'etat.

la France

• 6 "9"

/ 209 lbs

Projected team

Minnesota

PROSPECT RNK

9th

RNK POSITION

2nd

Your most coveted international perspective for 2019. With an invitation to the green lounge and the buzz that invades it, louder and louder, Doumboyua seems to be a lottery lock at this point. The striker from France is young (18 years old) and, even though he has spent all his time abroad, it is not a secret for all front-offices. Its ceiling is No. 8 and the floor is 15. Given its age, it is quite possible that even if it ranks 11th, the choice is traded by Minnesota.

North Carolina

• Fr

• 6 "6"

/ 224 lbs

Projected team

Charlotte

PROSPECT RNK

12th

RNK POSITION

4th

PPG

9.8

RPG

4.6

APG

0.7

3%

26.9%

Each year, the repechage has one or two players who earn 10-15 places higher than their production in mandate. Little, who was among the top 10 players in his high school class in 2018, is this guy. He did not earn a lot of minutes in North Carolina, although he showed a high potential in flashes. In fact, Little has arrived at Chapel Hill behind Ball 8 in regards to his keen sense of basketball. It has progressed a lot from November to March, but there is still much to lose. If all goes well, he will be among the first six or seven players in this project. No surprise if Jordan takes the guy from the UNC here.

Gonzaga

• Jr

• 6 "8"

/ 230 lbs

Projected team

Miami

PROSPECT RNK

18th

RNK POSITION

5th

PPG

19.7

RPG

6.5

APG

1.5

3%

41.7%

From all that has been said, Hachimura is safe and firm in the range of 10-14. One of the teams in this window takes him there. The most talented Japanese player in history is built to succeed in the NBA because of his size, his ability to score at three levels, his balanced attack on the left and right sides, in addition to his rather athleticism. good. Defensively, it was awful, while it became usable in the last 12 months. He's just the kind of player Miami needs next season.

Kentucky

• Fr

• 6 "6"

/ 192 lbs

Projected team

Boston

PROSPECT RNK

20th

RNK POSITION

5th

PPG

14.0

RPG

4.5

APG

2.5

3%

35.5%

Training warrior who has impressed a lot in recent weeks and became the most important player in Kentucky when the NCAA tournament started. The Herro training session in Boston, in particular, was successful. His tools and potential role as a rookie with Boston are perfect for Danny Ainge and Brad Stevens. Offensive British players had moderate or better success at the end of the league. Herro has absolute confidence in him that makes him a potential candidate in a relatively fluid pool of candidates in the 12-18 age range.

Virginia Tech

• Soph

• 6 "5"

/ 204 lbs

Projected team

Detroit

PROSPECT RNK

19th

RNK POSITION

4th

PPG

16.2

RPG

4.1

APG

4.0

3%

37.4%

I am high on Alexander-Walker. In two years, I think he'll be able to play the leader, the shooter or the little attacker of the next level. He has a respectable athleticism and plays well the gaps. He never completely unlocked his toolbox while playing for Buzz Williams at Virginia Tech. I could see it in the right place, like Detroit, get rid of it immediately and be among the best five seasons among the rookies in 2019-20.

Indiana

• Fr

• 6 "6"

/ 215 lbs

Projected team

Orlando

PROSPECT RNK

17th

RNK POSITION

3rd

PPG

16.5

RPG

5.4

APG

2.3

3%

27.2%

He was injured a good part of the season in Indiana (bad inch), where he suffered more pressure than any other Hoosier. Scouts are divided on the potential of Langford. He's very good at reaching the limits, but if you check raw data and advanced analysis, his picture will not be as good as it looks on the surface. That said, it's a pure marker that does not need help to ease his attack, but he'll obviously get it to the next level. Orlando could use someone of his caliber.

Kentucky

• Soph

• 6 "8"

/ 230 lbs

Projected team

Atlanta

PROSPECT RNK

16th

RNK POSITION

4th

PPG

15.2

RPG

7.5

APG

1.8

3%

42.3%

I think Washington ended up falling so far, and in the next three years it will have been six or seven places too late. He was the emotional leader of Kentucky last season and completed his game so well. Remember that he would have been chosen last season if he was gone, although it's halfway through the second round. Instead, he returned and unequivocally increased his stock and improved. The mid-range game blurs among the NBA offenses, but it still has its utility. Washington is a power forward with a touch of 16 feet.

North Carolina

• Sr

• 6 "9"

/ 205 lbs

Projected team

Indiana

PROSPECT RNK

14th

RNK POSITION

5th

PPG

16.9

RPG

5.8

APG

2.4

3%

45.7%

Although I do not think it will go higher than that, I would blame any team between 13 and 20 years of taking Johnson. It's a long wing that has a great shape and is going to be a guy ready to play in attack. When he's lucky, Johnson is able to protect the little ones before and the avant-garde. But his bread and butter are 3 points. I would be shocked if he did not stay in the league for a decade. Super shooter and scorer (there is a difference) and mentally will be a quick study.

State of Florida

• Soph

• 6 "10"

/ 256 lbs

Projected team

San Antonio

PROSPECT RNK

23th

RNK POSITION

6th

PPG

13.2

RPG

5.9

APG

0.3

3%

36.9%

This man is a baller. He's smart, can handle beyond the perimeter, plays in that confident style that was different – materially – from most other college players. Oddly, he left the substitutes' bench all season at FSU. Kabengele plays both ends of the ground to what I would like to call level B-plus. He will be selected in the first round because of his size, his intelligence, his soft hands and especially because he proved in April and May that he was underused and had more to give than this that he had been offered at the university.

Kentucky

• Fr

• 6 "6"

/ 216 lbs

Projected team

Boston

PROSPECT RNK

22th

RNK POSITION

6th

PPG

13.5

RPG

5.9

APG

1.6

3%

38.1%

Could be considered an appropriate scoring option # 4 in the best of scenarios, in four or five years. Johnson was Kentucky's best player in the first half of last season. He then evolved slowly as his role changed. He has a good size and fulfills the role of the wing well. In short: a complete first round.

Oregon

• Fr

• 7 "2"

/ 208 lbs

PPG

21.0

RPG

9.6

APG

1.0

FG%

56.1%

Nobody can know for sure, but if you told me that Bol was as high as number 7 or 8 on the board of some teams and as low as 45 or 46 on the others, I would believe it. He is recovering from an injury and has been asking questions for years about his work ethic. But his natural talent is undeniable. He is a better player than his father at his age and look what his father has become. Can Bowl be unlocked? Fascinating case.

Georgia

• 6 "11"

/ 245 lbs

Projected team

Boston

PROSPECT RNK

11th

RNK POSITION

2nd

The center did not die in the NBA. In Bitadze, you have one of the top three players in this project at his post. He would have excelled in Euroleague in a limited time and has been cautious over the past four months. Take a look at this model and you will see that there are fewer international perspectives than what we saw three years ago.

Washington

• Sr

• 6 "5"

/ 200 lbs

Projected team

Utah

PROSPECT RNK

27th

RNK POSITION

6th

PPG

9.1

RPG

3.1

APG

2.1

3%

30.5%

One of my five favorite players in this project. Thybulle's courage in defense is rare for a player coming out of a college. It's a mature wing that I do not see lasting less than 12 years in the NBA, other than injury. For Utah, it would be a boon to a fledgling band that needs two more pieces to become a leading player in the league. Thybulle would immediately be one of the top 20 defenders of the NBA.

Southern California

• Fr

• 6 "6"

/ 216 lbs

Projected team

Philadelphia cream

PROSPECT RNK

15th

RNK POSITION

2nd

PPG

9.5

RPG

4.0

APG

1.4

3%

41.2%

What will the night of the draft bring to Kevin Porter Jr.? Last fall, talent assessors told me it was lottery equipment. Some still believe it. Then came a chaotic season at USC. He never showed the same consistency that would allow him to be among the top 15 choices, and the out-of-court problems hurt his stock. Porter Jr. and his game are still unknown, but his physical tools will ensure a guaranteed first-round deal.

Virginia

• Jr

• 6 "5"

/ 194 lbs

Projected team

Portland

PROSPECT RNK

25th

RNK POSITION

7th

PPG

13.6

RPG

4.2

APG

5.5

3%

39.9%

The word "killer" has never been associated with this player in this year's selection session, nor has Jerome, who has accumulated wonderful moments this season to help Virginia win a national title. Jerome has a good command of both hands, plays hard – always – often the right pass and pulls well, even being extremely protected. He can play outside or vice versa. For me, an obvious first round choice.

Georgia

• Soph

• 7 "0"

/ 217 lbs

Projected team

Cleveland

PROSPECT RNK

24th

RNK POSITION

7th

PPG

13.0

RPG

8.6

APG

1.8

3%

28.1%

He stopped his workouts, which could indicate that a franchise has promised. (This is sometimes not the case, of course.) A classic case of a SEC talent who worked hard on a bad team. Claxton could reach the 20th degree or drop the 35th. Its length and mobility make it a fun pleasure to Cleveland's list. If he had returned to Georgia, the Bulldogs would knock on the top 25 door.

Tennessee

• Jr

• 6 "7"

/ 240 lbs

Projected team

Brooklyn

PROSPECT RNK

37th

RNK POSITION

11th

PPG

18.8

RPG

7.5

APG

3.2

3%

32.6%

Player of the year consecutive SEC. This has not been done in this league for 25 years. Williams was not a highly rated prospect. This is not a physical wonder. But he knows how to use his body the right way, uses the rim to his advantage and wins so many individual battles by anticipating angles. Smart player. Brooklyn would be lucky to have it.

Stanford

• Soph

• 6 "9"

/ 210 lbs

Projected team

Golden St.

PROSPECT RNK

30th

RNK POSITION

7th

PPG

16.8

RPG

5.7

APG

2.0

3%

36.8%

Young talent out of a forgotten situation in Stanford. Okpala is a good interview, a quick study and has a scale of 7-2. If he had been a better shooter last season, he would be among the top 20. Unless he can soften his offensive skills to a B-plus level in the NBA, he will probably never be a starter, but talented assessors consider him an ideal career replacement in the forward zone.

Croatia

• 6 "11"

/ 227 lbs

Projected team

San Antonio

PROSPECT RNK

26th

RNK POSITION

8th

An attacker of lean power that would fit perfectly with the San Antonio project. But remember, like many of these choices, we target player slots rather than franchise destinations. By the time we reach the 29th election, it is possible, if not probable, that seven or eight transactions have already passed.

Maryland

• Soph

• 6 "10"

/ 237 lbs

Projected team

Milwaukee

PROSPECT RNK

29th

RNK POSITION

4th

PPG

13.6

RPG

10.6

APG

2.0

FG%

60.7

There are some great men who are difficult targets to pin down. At one point in his life, Fernando was a lock on the edge of the top 20 among the draft contestants. And in recent weeks he has been speculating on the risk of falling as far back as 40 years. In truth, it will land somewhere in between. Fernando has an impressive size, a reliable rebound instinct and does not act like a vacuum with the ball. The learning curve is a bit steep, but I say he's leaving on the first round because I think his pre-project practice tour will convince a franchise, probably via a trade draft.

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