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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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player. 73. . SF. Oregon. Troy Brown Jr.. 14

A versatile defender with flashes of point guard skills, Brown presents some intriguing upside for the Nuggets. In an offense that revolves around ball and player movement, he would fit seamlessly.

While not an explosive athlete, Brown has the frame needed to defend one through four in time. He’s also smart off the ball, bursting into passing lanes and kickstarting transition offense.

Improving his three-point shot will be big, but Brown gives the Nuggets another ball handler who can attack the lane and find open shooters off the dribble. He’s also an excellent cutter, something that brings inherent value next to Nikola Jokic and Paul Millsap.