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2018 NBA Mock Draft 9.0

By Christopher Kline

TUCSON, AZ - DECEMBER 21: Arizona Wildcats forward Deandre Ayton (13) during the a college basketball game between Connecticut Huskies and Arizona Wildcats on December 21, 2017, at McKale Center in Tucson, AZ. Arizona leads at half over Connecticut 30-24. (Photo by Jacob Snow/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
TUCSON, AZ - DECEMBER 21: Arizona Wildcats forward Deandre Ayton (13) during the a college basketball game between Connecticut Huskies and Arizona Wildcats on December 21, 2017, at McKale Center in Tucson, AZ. Arizona leads at half over Connecticut 30-24. (Photo by Jacob Snow/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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player. 125. . SF. Oregon. Troy Brown Jr.. 19

In a positionless league, Brown brings a lot of intrigue as a versatile defender who can playmake off the dribble. He’d be a wise investment for a Hawks team that, under Lloyd Pierce, will be looking to build an up-tempo system and defensive identity.

Assuming Schroder is eventually traded, Atlanta would be able to throw out lineups that include Doncic, Brown, Taurean Prince and John Collins — three capable creators who can run the floor while Collins fills the lane. That’s a really solid core to build around.

Brown will need to answer questions about his lateral quickness and consistency as a shooter, but his upside as a secondary playmaker and three-position defender should be enough to pique the Hawks’ interest at 19.