The Sixer Sense
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2018 NBA Mock Draft 8.0

By Christopher Kline

CHICAGO, IL - MAY 15: NBA Draft Prospect, Marvin Bagley poses for a portrait before the NBA Draft Lottery on May 15, 2018 at The Palmer House Hilton in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - MAY 15: NBA Draft Prospect, Marvin Bagley poses for a portrait before the NBA Draft Lottery on May 15, 2018 at The Palmer House Hilton in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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77. . PG. Kentucky. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. 12. player

The Clippers signed Lou Williams to an extension, but they don’t have much long-term backcourt depth. Gilgeous-Alexander is the best point guard prospect outside of the aforementioned Doncic and Young.

Entering the season as a four-star recruit, Gilgeouis-Alexander surprised many by emerging as Kentucky’s most consistent offensive player. He makes up for average athleticism with craftiness off the dribble, using slick dribble moves to get to the rim and create space.

He also has excellent feel as a passer, developing into an elite pick-and-roll playmaker as the season progressed. The Clippers would be wise to jump on him with one of their two lottery picks.