2018 NBA Mock Draft 1.0

MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 12: Luka Doncic, #7 guard of Real Madrid during the Liga Endesa game between Real Madrid and FCB Lassa at Wizink Center on November 12, 2017 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Sonia Canada/Getty Images)
MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 12: Luka Doncic, #7 guard of Real Madrid during the Liga Endesa game between Real Madrid and FCB Lassa at Wizink Center on November 12, 2017 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Sonia Canada/Getty Images)
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EAST LANSING, MI – NOVEMBER 19: Miles Bridges #22 of the Michigan State Spartans dunks during the game against the Stony Brook Seawolves at Breslin Center on November 19, 2017 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)
EAST LANSING, MI – NOVEMBER 19: Miles Bridges #22 of the Michigan State Spartans dunks during the game against the Stony Brook Seawolves at Breslin Center on November 19, 2017 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

There are still some question marks with Bridges, as his offensive skill set is more indicative of a power forward despite his 6-foot-6 frame. There’s still plenty of strength and athleticism for him to defend four positions, but he’s not quite as polished as many scouts would like at this point.

Bridges’ shooting has held up, though, which is crucial in how NBA teams will view him. He’s already plenty strong with the explosiveness needed to finish at the rim as a slasher, so being a reliable spot-up shooter should be enough to give him a stable floor offensively.

The next step in his development will be cleaning up his handles and showing more promise off the dribble. He’s fairly turnover prone in isolation, and doesn’t have the greatest feel for the game when handling the ball. That’ll be the difference between a top-15 projection and vying for a spot in the top five.