NBA Mock Draft 2019: The Hawks take Duke's Cam Reddish to eighth with the first of six selections on two rounds

Williamson is the most predictable choice since the last choice of the Pelicans. Williamson is an effective star, having led all freshmen last season as a percentage of goals scored and registering a PER of 40.8 (Player Efficiency Rating), the best PER of the season in the history of the NCAA. If Anthony Davis cancels his exchange requests or sticks to his respect, Williamson gives New Orleans a real star to build.

Memphis has already shown that he was almost ready to move on from the Mike Conley era and getting choice # 2 – and probably rights on Morant – greatly facilitates this decision whenever the time comes. Morant is a clever and ambidextrous smuggler. And from a sporting point of view, he's in a world shared only with Zion Williamson, the No. 1 projected choice. As a sophomore, Morant led college basketball and became the only NCAA player to have averaged at least 20 points and 10 assists in a season since help became a staple. official statistics in 1983. He and Jaren Jackson Jr. should form a young and exciting duo to build over the long term.

If the Knicks win Kevin Durant or Kyrie Irving (or both), Barrett could eventually be on the move. But without any guarantee, the Knicks should hang on to Barrett. He is a creative striker who can gain space for himself and for others, often playing the role of Duke's ball handling manager. He broke records as a rookie both in ACC and in an excellent historical program like Duke, scoring a team record of 860 points. When he is locked, he is one of the most complete players of this class.

Garland has played only five games at Vanderbilt before an injury at the end of the knee season. But in these games, he showed a glimpse of the potential All-Star with a deep firing range, clever and tight grips and shooting skills that should immediately translate. Do not worry about the doubles skills he and Lonzo Ball share: he may be a secondary playmaker for a Lakers attack that is in the last 10 of the league last season.

Culver went from being a star player in the first year to the No. 1 option in the second year, prompting questions about his long-term upside after his efficiency as a scorer and 3-point shooter. . But Culver is more than a shooter, he is also a defensive pillar who can play the role of secondary handler. For Cleveland, while he seems to want to rely on Sexton's Collin and new coach John Beilein, Culver presents an intriguing low-risk supplement over what's already in place.

Hunter recorded his best performance for the last time at UVA, scoring 27 points and 9 boards en route to winning the national championship. It was a preview of what he could be better: an experienced and intelligent defender, able to defeat 3 points and defend himself from the perimeter to the post. In Phoenix, he could be an excellent 3-point shooting assassin alongside Mikal Bridges, giving Devin Booker another weapon capable of playing back and forth.

Since the time of Derrick Rose, Chicago defenders have stumbled against leaders, but they can perform a turnaround in the position with a ball carrier who scores the first goal in white. He is an elite transition guard who enjoys a frenetically paced offensive and a bucket swimmer who quickly improves as a playmaker. While beating Michael's freshman record Jordan at UNC, he has established himself as one of the top 10 players in the category with tremendous potential.

The reddish was extremely inconsistent in Duke's first year, sometimes resembling a future option No. 1 and at other times a zero. Was there a byproduct of a strange fit alongside two choices among the top three, or perhaps foreshadowed an oversized player being in the process of being overrated? The Hawks will bet on the old. Reddish has a great shot, an elite physical build for an NBA wing and an untapped potential that could be released with the ball in his hands.

After a tough debut in Pro A, France's top professional league, Doumbouya took a tight turn and started setting everything up, showing his total offensive play and defensive potential for NBA teams in the lottery. Although it's unlikely that it's an instant-impact star in the NBA, Washington could find tremendous value here with a long-term game since it aims to climb the NBA mountain via a reconstruction. Doumbouya could benefit from a long learning curve and a long leash before reaching his potential.

Great sportsmen are worth a dozen dollars, but Hayes is his own entity. It is a human pogo stick that protects the ledges, which always kills the surface. He debuted as a basketball player in high school, culminating a career in high school that allowed him to climb 10 inches. He's raw, but his NBA skills stand out as a potential difference maker for young Hawks.

The list of Minnesota players should be centered around who will be next to Karl-Anthony Towns in the foreseeable future. And ironically, another old Kentucky product shows up well. Washington will not be able to cover KAT's defensive commitments, but its offensive production and ground spacing as a 3-point shooter will offset the loss of production that a defensive cap would provide. As Taj Gibson heads for an independent agency, Washington's talent and experience can be immediately injected into Minneapolis.

Little was the third rookie who was coming out of high school and was among the first five rookies before a tough season for freshmen at the UNC. But Little's potential as a competitive and switchable defender, endowed with sporting gifts, makes it a valuable risk for hungry Hornets, who desperately need to be enriched with talent.

Langford was already one of the top 10 picks before an uneven first-year season at UI, tainted in part by persistent injury to his right thumb on his pulling hand, which worried him for his inefficiency as a scorer. Langford does, however, have the tools to bounce and fly. He is a prolific scorer with improved grips and a 6-foot-11-inch wingspan; the physical features are in place to allow him to become a two-way player.

Clarke is one of the oldest candidates in the first round of this category, and also one of the safest in the first round, thanks to what he brings to the table as a sports champion, shot blocker and effective scorer. around the basket. After leading the NCAA in number of blocked throws and percentage goals scored last season, it's clear that he can be an immediate-impact player for a competitor like the Celtics – and that he can create the essential of its production without the need for keys.

Porter Jr. is a risk – he served a suspension at USC and was often distraught when he was not suspended – but Detroit should take the risk. He is one of the most astute wings in this category and his skills in launching from the perimeter are rare, especially at this stage of the project. If it reaches its potential, it can become a star player over several years and a fundamental element on which the Pistons will be able to support it.

The Magic focused on gaining length and potential in the first round of each of the first two years. Now is the time to pay attention to a backcourt player with huge potential. Tyler Herro can give the Magic a boost with his shot and offensive potential for a young Orlando team that is still trying to assert themselves as a playoff contender. At 6-6, he is a solid shooter with a quaint mechanics and the potential to become a bigger role as a game maker down the line.

The asset treasure of the city of Atlanta gives the front office a helping hand to clear a path. In 17th place, there is no game as attractive as center 6-11, Goga Bitadze, who has consistently increased the number of repechage in the past year. Bitadze is an offensive marvel with a range that extends to the 3-point line, and it has the potential to be, at worst, a capable fire modifier. Although he is a bit limited laterally and probably not a switchable perimeter defender, his offensive shooter and playmaker abilities could give the Hawks an even younger weapon.

Alexander Walker has the ability to shoot shots – especially as a three-pointer – to make a huge impact from day one in Indiana. Tyreke Evans being fired and disqualified from the NBA, he meets a need and can play a role quickly due to his consistency as a shooter.

The Spurs have earned a reputation for being one of the most talented franchises in the NBA, bode well for Hachimura, who was born in Japan. While he is built like an ox and plays like a bull, his constancy as a shooter and offensive player needs a lot of tweaking. San Antonio will give great value to his two-way skill and his versatility to play in both positions.

The Celtics do not miss offensive, especially the little striker. The addition of a defense specialist to Thybulle makes sense. While he needs to improve as a shooter to become a premium 3-D wing, his value as a defensive goal will be invaluable in Boston.

That's what the Thunder misses, and that's what they can get to number 21 with the UNC striker, Cameron Johnson. Johnson shot 45.7% of the 3-point distance last season and ranked in the 97th percentile as an elite sniper – which he would often do in Oklahoma City with Russell Westbrook and Paul George at the origin of all the offense.

Danny Ainge has enough equity as Boston's general manager to take a significant risk in the Bollock, Bolton, Ont. 7-2 center. Bow played only nine games last season before suffering a stress fracture ending the navicular bone season of the left foot that required surgery, but he showed unicorn talents shooting 52% to 3 points and blocking 2.7 shots per game. Questions about its strength, armature and defense will keep it out of the top 10, but the advantage as a single offensive weapon is well worth a dart throwing at # 22.

The goal of Jazz this season is to determine how best to adapt the weapons to Donovan Mitchell. One solution: give him Jerome. Jerome is an elite shooter with a deep reach, a high IQ scorer and a versatile goalie who can play on or off the ball.

The Sixers, in their current composition, have built their success around Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid, but the spacing between floors – in part because of Simmons' lack of highlights on the perimeter – is a legitimate concern. Philly can remedy this in part by adding a rare entity to Kabengele, a 6-10 forward who has shot 38.5% and 36.9% over the past two seasons, respectively, at FSU. It's a tall man at the ground spacing with a 7-foot-3-inch wingspan that could work well with a defensive anchor like Embiid already in place.

The two-guard attack from Portland – Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum – is a duo as deadly as they present themselves. But the fall from first to second unit is steep. Johnson can strengthen the depth at the guardhouse, and he's long enough to play little striker too. His 3-D skill set is ready for use for a team like Trail Blazers.

Tristan Thompson and Josh Henson will be absent at the end of next season. Cleveland should opt for youth in the center with a more modern player, like Claxton, able to finish the lobs, protect the rim and play. Claxton's versatility as a switchable defender and his agile feet make him well suited to be a featured center in the modern NBA.

Dort is a ruthless defender who plays with incredible energy on both sides of the field. His dynamic game as an off-ball or off-ball goaltender and his physical defense – which will allow him to play the role of multi-positional defender – are all valuable traits for a team of Nets in need of support. a player with major potential.

The lack of depth of Golden State has been a major source of concern for the Warriors in the playoffs, and with Kevon Looney, DeMarcus Cousins ​​and Andrew Bogut on the road to unrestricted free autonomy, the Warriors might consider adjust the project. Fernando has offensive limits, but his broad shoulders and bouncing instinct will bring value to a team that needs a productive player for a rookie contract.

Okpala is built as a player that you would do in a 6-10 lab with a wingspan of 7-2. He is still raw and his shot remains a question mark despite a busy second season at Stanford, but his frame, his obvious talents and his potential for long-term progression at this stage of the draft will be too promising to pass on. . The Spurs can think here in the long term with Okpala as a potential small-scale development option.

In a space system supposed to provide Giannis Antetokounmpo with weapons on the perimeter and enough space to clear his way, Windler's solution in Milwaukee is perfect. He was in the 97th percentile of all Division I players as a sniper last season and his off-ball action will give the Bucks a dynamic and reliable offensive threat that does not need the ball to make a impact.