![]() Charlotte Hornets (via Thunder): Seth Lundy (Penn State, SF, 23) He’s also a candidate to slip given his lengthier NBA-ready timeline, inefficient scoring and suspect decision-making and defense.Ĥ1. GG Jackson will draw looks from teams in the teens who see upside in an 18-year-old forward who can create for himself, hit specialty jumpers and shoot 3s. Denver Nuggets (via Mavericks): Gregory “GG” Jackson II (South Carolina, PF, 18) Julian Strawther has earned some first-round grades for his spot-up and movement shooting, though the ability put the ball down and weaponize his floater/runner has turned him into a more multidimensional off-ball scorer.Ĥ0. Charlotte Hornets (via Jazz): Julian Strawther (Gonzaga, SF, 21) ![]() Regardless, he’ll earn consideration for his effectiveness as a post scorer, finisher, passer and rebounder.ģ9. Trayce Jackson-Davis has been shooting jumpers during NBA auditions, something he didn’t do at Indiana. Sacramento Kings (via Pacers): Trayce Jackson-Davis (Indiana, PF/C, 23) The former McDonald’s All-American is starting to be seen as a buy-low pick after he measured near 6-foot-7 in socks, won athletic testing and presumably shot worse than he’s capable of at Tennessee.ģ8. Scouts around the league believe Julian Phillips has early second-round teams willing to offer guaranteed money. Oklahoma City Thunder (via Wizards): Julian Phillips (Tennessee, SF, 19) Though not everyone was convinced by Tristan Vukčević’s stellar NBA combine scrimmage - mostly due to athletic and defensive questions - he’s still an enticing pick in the 30s for his 7-foot size, obvious shooting touch and high skill level.ģ7. Orlando Magic: Tristan Vukčević (KK Partizan, PF, 20) While teams acknowledge Andre Jackson Jr.’s shooting woes, scouts have still found a way to love his athleticism, passing and intangibles for a unique two-way playmaker role.ģ6. Boston Celtics (via Blazers): Andre Jackson Jr. Instead of selling himself as a scoring combo, teams have started to picture a facilitator who has shown just enough creative shot-making to keep defenses honest.ģ5. Unteachable basketball IQ and improvisation have helped Amari Bailey earn NBA fans. ![]() Charlotte Hornets: Amari Bailey (UCLA, PG, 19) Colby Jones could handle the ball behind LaMelo Ball or play a Swiss Army knife role at either position.ģ4. If the Hornets take Brandon Miller, a big, defensive guard who can pass should look appealing at No. San Antonio Spurs: Colby Jones (Xavier, PG/SG, 21) James Nnaji’s physical profile and EuroLeague experience for an 18-year-old should be enough to draw looks in the 20s and 30s from teams that see a high-floor finisher and defender.ģ3. Indiana Pacers (via Rockets): James Nnaji (Barcelona, C, 18) He’ll still draw first-round interest based on his scoring efficiency, shooting versatility and NBA-ready, 235-pound frame.ģ2. Detroit Pistons: Brice Sensabaugh (Ohio State, SG/SF, 19)Ī late-season knee injury has affected Brice Sensabaugh’s availability and likelihood of rising during the pre-draft process. *Editor’s note: Some of the following analysis and intel was published in a previous Mock Draft.ģ1. They’ve done their homework now it’s time to put their studies to the test.īelow you’ll find B/R’s final mock draft as we see it today. What happens next is in the hands of the 30 NBA franchises. 1, genuine debates begin immediately following with the second overall pick. Thursday officially marks Victor Wembanyama Day the 2023 NBA Draft, and while no one expects the San Antonio Spurs to get cute at No. Whether from afar or up close in person, the study around each prospect has been rigorous. (B/R) - For the past year-plus, Bleacher Report and the collective NBA world have watched and scrutinized the 2023 draft class. Some of the 2023 Draft's prospects discuss who in the NBA their game gets compared to the most.Įditor’s Note: Find more of Jonathan Wasserman’s coverage of the 2023 NBA Draft on Bleacher Report or to read this article on, click here.
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