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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PHILADELPHIA, PA – FEBRUARY 04: Donte DiVincenzo #10 of the Villanova Wildcats dribbles against Jordan Walker #2 of the Seton Hall Pirates during the second half at the Wells Fargo Center on February 4, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Villanova defeated Seton Hall 92-76. (Photo by Corey Perrine/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – FEBRUARY 04: Donte DiVincenzo #10 of the Villanova Wildcats dribbles against Jordan Walker #2 of the Seton Hall Pirates during the second half at the Wells Fargo Center on February 4, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Villanova defeated Seton Hall 92-76. (Photo by Corey Perrine/Getty Images) /

Donte DiVincenzo. 25. player. 20. . PG. Villanova

Lonzo Ball has never been at his best as the only ball handler on the floor. Giving him another scoring guard to play alongside makes sense, and DiVincenzo checks a lot of boxes.

On the defensive end, DiVincenzo’s ability to defend point guards consistently would allow Ball to defend the wing and roam off the ball, where he can can interrupt passing lanes and force turnovers. Offensively, DiVincenzo’s pull-up shooting and smooth three-point stroke would allow him to generate offense in a variety of situations.

Whether or not DiVincenzo is an NBA starter is questionable, but he has one of the more well-rounded offensive skill sets in the late-first round. He’d be able to provide the Lakers with valuable minutes right away.