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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Okobo is the best international prospect outside of Doncic and arguably the best point guard prospect outside the lottery. The Blazers’ commitment to the Damian Lillard-C.J. McCollum duo has been questioned in the past, making this kind of selection all the more intriguing.

Capable of playing both on and off the ball, Okobo fits next to either Lillard or McCollum — whether it be in the starting lineup or off the bench. As a floor spacer with tremendous scoring upside off the dribble, Okobo would be an upgrade over Shabazz Napier, at the very least.

At 6-3, Okobo is a plus athlete with long arms. He has the makings of a decent two-way guard in the NBA.