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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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Rodions Kurucs during the match between FC Barcelona and Crvena Zvezda, corresponding to the week 28 of the Euroleague basketball, on 24 march 2017. (Photo by Urbanandsport/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Rodions Kurucs during the match between FC Barcelona and Crvena Zvezda, corresponding to the week 28 of the Euroleague basketball, on 24 march 2017. (Photo by Urbanandsport/NurPhoto via Getty Images) /

player. 125. . PF. Barcelona 2. Rodions Kurucs. 30

At 6-10 with fluid shooting mechanics and solid mobility, Kurucs projects well in the modern NBA. The Hawks have three first-round picks, which might push them toward at least one draft-and-stash prospect.

Kurucs took a step back this season after getting top-20 love in 2017. He struggled to carve out a role on Barcelona’s main squad, spending most of his time on their B-team once again. Whoever drafts him will need to make sure he’s in a situation that encourages development.

Given his size and playmaking potential, Kurucs makes sense as an end-of-round investment. He’ll spend a couple years overseas, then give the Hawks another versatile frontcourt piece to integrate next to John Collins and Mo Bamba.