10. Bogdan Bogdanovic
Bogdan Bogdanovic showed just how good he could be in the Atlanta Hawks in the postseason. He’s a legit number three option on a contender. He’s a three-level scorer and is an underrated defender. The Hawks got a steal getting him in free agency last offseason.
9. Jalen Green
I might be too high on Jalen Green going into this season, but talent doesn’t lie. Green could end up being the best player in this draft when it’s all said and done. The Houston Rockets have a guy that could come in and be their number one player, which is impressive considering that they have Christian Wood, John Wall, and Kevin Porter Jr. He can be a franchise player in year one and be one of the better scorers in the NBA during his rookie season.
8. Caris LeVert
When healthy, Caris LeVert is a border All-Star talent. He’s a three-level scorer and a solid defender. There’s no clear-cut number one option on the Indiana Pacers and he has a chance to fill that void. With a coach like Rick Carlise in place, LeVert has the opportunity to take the next step in his development.
7. CJ McCollum
Despite dealing with injuries most of last season, CJ McCollum is still one of the better scorers in the NBA. The backcourt of him and Damian Lillard is dangerous but it feels like that union won’t last too much longer one way or another. There’s even a chance he could end up on the Philadelphia 76ers, where he’d be a point guard if that happened.
6. Zach LaVine
After Zach LaVine made his first All-Star game this offseason, the Chicago Bulls did their best to surround him with talent. He’s an elite three-level scorer, but in order for him to take the next step, he has to become a better defender.