NBA Draft 2020: Mock Draft 1.0

Anthony Edwards | 2020 NBA Draft prospect (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
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player. 84. . WING / GEORGIA. Sacramento Kings. Anthony Edwards. 1

The Kings were one of the most promising teams in basketball last season. De’Aaron Fox and Buddy Hield burst onto the scene, and Marvin Bagley proved solid as the No. 2 overall pick. This season, however, has marked a step in the wrong direction.

There are several factors at play. Luke Walton is a step down at head coach, injuries have plagued the roster, and a sense of discontentment has invaded the locker room. There are rumblings Hield may request a trade, and Bogdan Bogdanovic‘s future still feels uncertain.

In this instance, Sacramento lucks out. Anthony Edwards is the top prospect, and he fills a potential area of need if one or both of Hield and Bogdanovic are gone next season. He’s a powerful athlete who can score proficiently at all three levels. It’s not hard to picture his fit at the next level.