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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4. player. 66. . PF/C. Duke. Marvin Bagley III

The Suns enter the lottery with the best odds, so naturally our simulation has them falling to fourth for the second consecutive season. They still have the opportunity to add an elite talent in Bagley, though.

Like Bamba, there are plenty of people on both sides of the spectrum when it comes to Bagley. He wasn’t a great defender at Duke and his offensive polish was lacking at times. Still, flaws and all, it’s tough to imagine Bagley dropping much further than this on draft night.

Boasting elite athleticism and a high motor, Bagley’s rebounding presence and room to grow offensively gives him both a high floor and a high ceiling. The Suns, who have been disappointed by the production of Dragan Bender and Marquese Chriss, can add some much-needed frontcourt depth.