2020 NBA Mock Draft 2.0
1.
Minnesota Timberwolves: Anthony Edwards
Age: 19
School/ Team: Georgia, Freshman
Height: 6’5”
Weight: 225 lbs
Position: Guard
Analysis: Still picking Edwards for
the first selection in the draft because his upside is as high as anyone in the
draft. The Timberwolves might be blowing smoke about LaMelo Ball to leverage a
trade. Anthony Edwards can fit better than the other consensus top three (Edwards,
Ball and Wiseman) while carrying tremendous upside.
2.
Golden State Warriors (Trade to New York
Knicks): LaMelo Ball
Age: 19
School/
Team: Illawarra (NBL)
Height:
6’7”
Weight:
181 lbs
Position:
Guard
Trade Details: Warriors trade 2020
first round pick (2nd overall), 2021 Nuggets second round pick, and
Jordan Poole to the Knicks for 2020 first round pick (8th overall),
2021 Mavericks first round pick, 2021 Hornets second round pick, and Mitchell
Robinson
Analysis: This trade remains
possible for the Knicks given the unique situation for the Warriors. The one
asset the Knicks may need to include but will not want to give up is their own
first round selection in 2021. As for the pick, LaMelo Ball is the playmaker
the Knicks need to take a chance on.
3.
Charlotte Hornets: James Wiseman
Age: 19
School/
Team: Memphis, Freshman
Height:
7’1”
Weight:
235 lbs
Position:
Center
Analysis: This is a difficult and
important pick for the Charlotte Hornets. The Hornets will be looking for a
trade to move back two or three spots in hopes of landing either Wiseman or
Okongwu. The Hornets value both centers and might want to accumulate more picks
for the rebuilding team. However, the pick is Wiseman due to his incredible
frame and star-power potential the Hornets desperately need.
4.
Chicago Bulls: Tyrese Haliburton
Age: 20
School/
Team: Iowa State, Sophomore
Height:
6’5”
Weight:
175 lbs
Position:
Guard
Analysis: Haliburton is a high
character prospect with a great motor. This is the type of player the Bulls
need to balance their roster. Haliburton provides two-way guard play that can
help make up for the poor defensive play from the incumbent guards. The thin
frame of Tyrese could be a concern; however, most players tend to fill out upon
arrival to the NBA.
5.
Cleveland Cavaliers: Onyeka Okongwu
Age: 18
School/
Team: USC, Freshman
Height:
6’9”
Weight:
245 lbs
Position:
Forward
Analysis: Looking at the Cavs
current roster almost any position is of need. Okongwu projects to have the
upside of long-term starter potential and can develop behind Drummond and Love.
Onyeka also provides the unique upside of being a stretch big.
6.
Atlanta Hawks: Isaac Okoro
Age: 19
School/ Team: Auburn, Freshman
Height: 6’6”
Weight: 225 lbs
Position: Forward
Analysis: Okoro projects to be a high
level on ball defender with excellent size and length. Okoro has underrated
athleticism with sub-par playmaking and shooting. If Okoro improves his
shooting, he will fit perfectly alongside Trae Young.
7.
Detroit Pistons: Killian Hayes
Age: 19
School/
Team: Ulm (Bundesliga)
Height:
6’4”
Weight:
216 lbs
Position:
Guard
Analysis: The Pistons are a
rebuilding team that desperately needs a lead ball-handler. Hayes provides the
upside of an All-Star lead guard and is a value at the seventh pick. The Cavs could
influence the Pistons to trade up by making noise for Hayes. As for the fit,
Hayes playmaking and long frame can fit at either guard position.
8.
New York Knicks (Trade to Golden State Warriors):
Obi Toppin
Age: 22
School/
Team: Dayton, Sophomore
Height:
6’9”
Weight:
220 lbs
Position:
Forward
Analysis: Toppin is a great value
here for the Warriors as they are getting a more polished offensive player.
Toppin provides length defensively and shooting offensively. This combination
of ability could make the Warriors a favorite for the title.
9.
Washington Wizards: Patrick Williams
Age: 19
School/ Team: Florida State, Freshman
Height: 6’8”
Weight: 225 lbs
Position: Forward
Analysis: Williams has the best
combination of athleticism and size left in the draft. The high upside is why
the Wizards make this pick. His explosiveness will pair well alongside Wall and
Beal. The Wizards will look to trade up for Onyeka Okongwu, but the price might
be too high.
10.
Phoenix Suns: Devin Vassell
Age: 20
School/
Team: Florida State, Sophomore
Height:
6’6”
Weight:
180 lbs
Position:
Forward
Analysis: Two Florida State players
selected in a row. Vassell projects to be a two-way wing with great length and
defensive IQ. Vassell’s upside is dependent on how his shot progresses. If he
can become a knockdown shooter, he could become a perennial All-Star.
11.
San Antonio Spurs: Deni Avdija
Age: 19
School/
Team: Maccabi Tel Aviv (IPL)
Height:
6’9”
Weight:
210 lbs
Position:
Forward
Analysis: Amidst the Spurs rebuild,
they must look for high upside players. Avdija’s offensive potential is what
makes this the pick for San Antonio. The major skepticism is his defense and if
he will be able to shoot. If the Spurs believe in their development, this could
be a homerun pick.
12.
Sacramento Kings: Aaron Nesmith
Age: 20
School/
Team: Vanderbilt, Sophomore
Height:
6’6”
Weight:
213 lbs
Position:
Forward
Analysis: Nesmith projects to be a
capable shooter and defender at the NBA level. Many around the league consider
him the best shooter in this class. The Kings should be extremely excited if
they are able to draft a versatile wing with high upside shooting the
basketball.
13.
New Orleans Pelicans: Saddiq Bey
Age: 21
School/ Team: Villanova, Junior
Height: 6’8”
Weight: 216 lbs
Position: Forward
Analysis: The Pelicans have a few options
with this pick. Primarily, the Pelicans would want to package this pick and
Jrue Holliday for Andrew Wiggins and the second pick. The options for drafting
in this position are combo-guards, 3 and D wings or a rim-protector. Maxey and
Kira Lewis Jr. are interesting here especially if the Pelicans plan on not
resigning Jrue. If Jrue is in the Pelicans future, I expect them to select
either Saddiq Bey or Jalen Smith. This decision depends on the Pelicans view of
Jaxson Hayes. I anticipate the Pelicans will want to give Hayes minutes and go
with the 3 and D profile for Saddiq.
14.
Boston Celtics (Trade to Dallas Mavericks): RJ
Hampton
Age: 19
School/ Team: New Zealand Breakers
(NBL)
Height: 6’5”
Weight: 188 lbs
Position: Guard
Trade Details: Celtics trade 2020
first round pick (14th overall), 2020 first round pick (26th
overall), Enes Kanter, and Romeo Langford to the Mavericks for 2020 first round
pick (18th overall), 2025 first round pick, and Delon Wright
Analysis: In this trade the Celtics package
two picks and cap space for an upgrade at backup guard. The Mavericks get their
guy by trading into the lottery. Hampton has the athleticism to thrive next to
Luka in this offense. With improvements to Hampton’s shooting, he could become
a high-level scorer in the NBA.
15.
Orlando Magic: Kira Lewis Jr.
Age: 19
School/ Team: Alabama, Sophomore
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 165 lbs
Position: Guard
16.
Portland Trail Blazers: Precious Achiuwa
Age: 20
School/
Team: Memphis, Freshman
Height:
6’9”
Weight:
225 lbs
Position:
Forward
17.
Minnesota Timberwolves: Aleksej Pokusevski
Age: 18
School/ Team: Olympiacos Piraeus
(EuroLeague)
Height: 7’0”
Weight: 195 lbs
Position: Forward
18.
Dallas Mavericks (Trade to Boston Celtics): Tyrese
Maxey
Age: 19
School/ Team: Kentucky, Freshman
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 198 lbs
Position: Guard
19.
Brooklyn Nets (Trade to Houston Rockets): Cole
Anthony
Age: 20
School/ Team: UNC, Freshman
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 190 lbs
Position: Guard
Trade Details: Nets trade 2020 first
round pick (19th overall), 2021 Hawks second round pick, 2021 Raptors
second round pick, 2022 first round pick, Spencer Dinwiddie, Deandre Jordan, Garrett
Temple, Taureen Prince, and Dzanan Musa to the Rockets for James Harden
20.
Miami Heat: Jaden McDaniels
Age: 19
School/ Team: Washington, Freshman
Height: 6’10”
Weight: 200 lbs
Position: Forward
21.
Philadelphia 76ers: Tyrell Terry
Age: 19
School/ Team: Stanford, Freshman
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 160 lbs
Position: Guard
22.
Denver Nuggets: Devon Dotson
Age: 21
School/ Team: Kansas, Sophomore
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 185 lbs
Position: Guard
23.
Utah Jazz: Jalen Smith
Age: 20
School/ Team: Maryland, Sophomore
Height: 6’10”
Weight: 225 lbs
Position: Forward
24.
Milwaukee: Malachi Flynn
Age: 22
School/ Team: San Diego State, Junior
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 185 lbs
Position: Guard
25.
Oklahoma City Thunder: Jahmi’us Ramsey
Age: 19
School/ Team: Texas Tech, Freshman
Height: 6’4”
Weight: 195 lbs
Position: Guard
26.
Boston Celtics (Trade to Dallas Mavericks): Paul
Reed
Age: 21
School/
Team: DePaul, Junior
Height:
6’9”
Weight:
220 lbs
Position:
Forward
27.
New York Knicks: Robert Woodard II
Age: 20
School/ Team: Mississippi State, Sophomore
Height: 6’7”
Weight: 230 lbs
Position: Forward
28.
Oklahoma City Thunder (Trade to Boston Celtics):
Leandro Balmaro
Age: 20
School/ Team: FC Barcelona (Liga
ACB)
Height: 6’7”
Weight: 182 lbs
Position: Guard
Trade Details: Thunder trade 2020
Lakers first round pick (28th overall) to the Celtics for 2020 Bucks
first round pick (30th overall), and 2020 Nets second round pick (47th
overall)
29.
Toronto Raptors: Desmond Bane
Age: 22
School/ Team: TCU, Senior
Height: 6’6”
Weight: 215 lbs
Position: Guard
30.
Boston Celtics (Trade to Oklahoma City Thunder-Trade
to Philadelphia 76ers): Tre Jones
Age: 20
School/ Team: Duke, Sophomore
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 185 lbs
Position: Guard
Trade Details: Thunder trade 2020 Bucks
first round pick (30th overall) to the 76ers for 2020 Knicks second
round pick (36th overall), 2020 second round pick (49th
overall), and 2020 Lakers second round pick (58th overall)
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