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2018 NBA Mock Draft 7.0

By Christopher Kline

BELGRADE, SERBIA - MAY 20: Luka Doncic, #7 of Real Madrid poses with Chamipons Trophy and MVP of the final Trophy 2018 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague F4 Champion Photo Session with Trophy at Stark Arena on May 20, 2018 in Belgrade, Serbia. (Photo by Rodolfo Molina/EB via Getty Images)
BELGRADE, SERBIA - MAY 20: Luka Doncic, #7 of Real Madrid poses with Chamipons Trophy and MVP of the final Trophy 2018 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague F4 Champion Photo Session with Trophy at Stark Arena on May 20, 2018 in Belgrade, Serbia. (Photo by Rodolfo Molina/EB via Getty Images) /
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2018 NBA Draft
MANHATTAN, KS – JANUARY 16: Trae Young #11 of the Oklahoma Sooners shoots the ball against Barry Brown #2 of the Kansas State Wildcats during the first half on January 16, 2018 at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, Kansas. (Photo by Peter G. Aiken/Getty Images) /

Trae Young. 8. player. 156. . PG. Oklahoma

Young might be the most polarizing prospect in this class. Despite historically great numbers in his one season at Oklahoma, second half struggles and an unlimited green light led many to question his ability to hold up at the next level.

Standing around 6-1, Young’s thin frame is his biggest issue. He’s not a good defender and, even with added strength, may never become a plus in that department. That alone will give teams pause, and rightfully so.

What makes Young the best non-Doncic point guard in this class, though, is his offense. With Curry-esque range and impressive passing chops, his ability to space the floor and dissect defenses in the pick-and-roll is rare. If LeBron James stays in Cleveland, watching Young and James play off one another would be quite the treat.