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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6. player. 38. . PG. Oklahoma. Trae Young

Shelvin Mack led the Magic in assists in 3.9 per game last season. They’re desperately lacking at the point guard spot, and Young is easily the best lead guard in this class. Late-season struggles aside, Young still brings the kind of upside that can revamp Orlando’s rebuild.

Shot selection was an issue for Young, but most of that ties back to his role. Oklahoma didn’t offer him much help, so he was tasked with carrying the offense for long stretches. He’s still an elite facilitator with excellent feel in the pick-and-roll, while his shooting brings obvious benefits.

In the NBA, Young can do more work off the ball, diversifying his shot attempts and ideally stabilizing his efficiency. The Magic aren’t fun right now. Hopefully Young can change that.