NBA Draft 2019: Mock Draft 6.0
player. 147. . Big, So.. Arkansas. Daniel Gafford. 31
Daniel Gafford provides a potential solution to Brooklyn’s depth problem at center, adding another athletic lob-catcher and rim protector behind Jarrett Allen. He’s a top-30 talent.
32. player. 66. . Guard, Jr.. Purdue. Carsen Edwards
The Suns address their point guard need with one of college basketball’s most productive players. Carsen Edwards can function on or off-ball and projects as a dynamic, versatile NBA shooter. He’s also a 6-foot tank who can defend his position.
Luguentz Dort. 33. player. 93. . Wing, Fr.. Arizona State
Luguentz Dort is another tank, who at 6-foot-5 can defend multiple positions and make impact plays on defense. He needs to become a more consistent shooter, but shows upside as a slasher and secondary playmaker.
34. player. 93. . Big, Fr.. LSU. Naz Reid
The Sixers add a talented reserve center who can bend defenses with his three-point shot. There are questions about Naz Reid’s perimeter defense and motor, but floor-spacing centers who can handle, pass and pull-up have natural intrigue.
Auburn. Chuma Okeke. 35. player. 125. . Forward, So.
The Hawks add to their arsenal with a smart, versatile defender and capable three-point shooter. Chuma Okeke an ideal role player in the second round, though he needs time to heal his torn ACL.
Wing, Fr.. Kentucky. Keldon Johnson. 36. player. 170.
This is a major fall for Keldon Johnson, but he lacks elite athleticism and a clearly-defined NBA skill. His hustle, tools and offensive potential are a worthwhile investment for Charlotte, who will need to fill gaps on the perimeter.
. Forward, 2000. Princeton H.S.. Darius Bazley. 37. player. 79
Darius Bazley skipped college, trained for the NBA and interned at New Balance. Now he’s a high-upside prospect in the second round — one Dallas takes a flyer on.
24. . Wing, Fr.. Oregon. Louis King. 38. player
A five-star recruit who missed the first month of the season recovering from a torn meniscus, Louis King showed his talent on the wing. He’s a smooth ball handler, a capable shooter and has multi-position defensive potential if he locks in.
. Wing, Sr.. Tennessee. Admiral Schofield. 39. player. 69
A burly spot-up shooter, Admiral Schofield adds more muscle and some floor spacing alongside Zion Williamson.
67. . Big, So.. Maryland. Bruno Fernando. 40. player
The Kings have a solid frontcourt pairing in Marvin Bagley and Harry Giles long term, but there could be sweeping changes this summer. Bruno Fernando provides some insurance at the five spot.
41. player. 125. . Wing, Fr.. Iowa State. Talen Horton-Tucker
Despite intriguing physical tools, Talen Horton-Tucker might fall on draft night. The Hawks win big, adding the 6-foot-4 wing who can defend four positions on paper and create shots off the dribble.
Eric Paschall. 42. player. 93. . Forward, Sr.. Villanova
The Sixers add a versatile frontcourt piece and hometown favorite in Eric Paschall — an strong athlete and apt three-point shooter.
player. 86. . Wing, Sr.. Tulsa. Daquan Jeffries. 43
A bulky wing who, at 6-foot-5, should defend multiple positions in the NBA, DaQuan Jeffries adds another tough-minded piece to Minnesota’s second unit.
Lietuvos Rytas. Deividas Sirvydis. 44. player. 125. . Forward, 2000
The Hawks will need to stash or trade a few second-round picks. In Deividas Sirvydis, Atlanta gets a smooth shooter with enticing offensive potential.
Jontay Porter. 45. player. 64. . Big, So.. Missouri
If it weren’t for two ACL tears in the same season, Jontay Porter would get lottery consideration. Detroit pulls off the heist and gets a useful reserve behind Andre Drummond.