2018 NBA Draft: 5 best prospects at power forward
By Max Holm
In the ever-changing NBA that is becoming more position-less by the minute, we take a look at the best 2018 NBA Draft prospects at power forward.
As Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr mentioned recently, the power forward position is more or less gone. That’s not to say great players don’t exist anymore. It’s more a testament to how the league has evolved.
Most players who fit the traditional power forward archetype are now mostly asked to play center. Tall and long wings now play up positions, some at power forward for defensive versatility and better floor-spacing. This context is important to understand, as we’re going to discuss the five best NBA prospects at power forward.
In this group you’ll find players who likely can play multiple positions. But for most of them, playing in between a smaller wing and a large center will optimize their skill-sets best.
When thinking about these following five players, their ranking has to do with how much of an asset they would be manning the power forward position. Guys who fit where the NBA is heading are going to rank higher, especially those who do so in multiple areas. Let’s dive in.