The Sixer Sense
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2018 NBA Mock Draft 6.0

By Christopher Kline

MADISON, WI - FEBRUARY 25: Michigan State Spartans guard/forward Miles Bridges (22) fakes going up for a shot during a college basketball game between Michigan State Spartans and the Wisconsin Badgers on February 25th, 2018 at the Kohl Center in Madison, WI. Michigan State defeats Wisconsin 68-63. (Photo by Dan Sanger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
MADISON, WI - FEBRUARY 25: Michigan State Spartans guard/forward Miles Bridges (22) fakes going up for a shot during a college basketball game between Michigan State Spartans and the Wisconsin Badgers on February 25th, 2018 at the Kohl Center in Madison, WI. Michigan State defeats Wisconsin 68-63. (Photo by Dan Sanger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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Arizona. DeAndre Ayton. 1. player. 211. . C

The Grizzlies will have an interesting choice here. Are they looking to win now with a healhty Marc Gasol and Michael Conley, or are they beginning to view things through a longer lens? If they opt to go the latter route, Ayton will probably be the pick.

While I currently have Doncic at No. 1 on my board, Ayton probably has a higher upside. His physical tools alone should make him a dominant presence offensively, while his defense should grow under an NBA coaching staff.

He already has a solid post game with the ability to stretch the floor and knock down jumpers. Add in his passing skills at the five, and Ayton is somebody teams can run their offense through. He’s the best big man prospect since Karl-Anthony Towns.