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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156. . PF. Missouri. Michael Porter Jr.. 8. player

Porter was the No. 1 prospect on a lot of boards at the beginning of the season. A fluid scorer at either forward spot, his upside as a go-to option should appeal to a Cavs team that might lose LeBron James.

Even if James does stay, though, Porter is a versatile athlete who can space the floor and give them another scoring punch in the frontcourt. In high school, Porter was the most dynamic scorer in this class, posing a threat at all three levels.

Back injuries are never good and Porter missed most of the season as the result of one. Still, 6-11 forwards who can handle the ball and knock down pull-ups from NBA range aren’t all that common.