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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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100. . PG. Pau Orthez. Elie Okobo. 23. player

The Pacers might be looking for another point guard to pair with Victor Oladipo. Okobo is the best lead guard available, soaring up draft boards after a series of strong performances in France. He checks a lot of boxes for Indiana.

Despite being just 6-foot-3, Okobo is long enough to defend either guard spot. He can also play without the ball, hitting spot-up threes at a high level and staying in motion. Given Oladipo’s usage rate, that’s key to their ability to coexist on the perimeter.

A crafty ball-handler who shoots lefty, Okobo naturally draws some comparisons to James Harden. He’s nowhere near that level as a player, but can make some impressive shots off the bounce and finish with touch in the lane.