2018 NBA Mock Draft: Full two-round, postseason mock

Bridges has enjoyed solid progression each year at Villanova and has emerged as the best 3-and-D prospect in this class. His elite length, lateral quickness, and strong team defense all project him to become a high quality defender. Bridges also shot 43.5 percent from the 3-point line this season. He needs to get a little stronger, particularly in his upper half, if he wants to maximize his defensive potential, along with improving his shot diversity rather than just catching and shooting to maximize his offensive potential.

The great thing about drafting Bridges is that he can fit into any scheme. The New York Knicks in particular need consistent 3-point shooting along with wing defenders. Bridges is the first older prospect to be selected at 21 years old. However, his relatively low floor should make him an immediate starter on this Knicks team given their poor roster.

Miles Bridges passed on a surefire lottery selection last year. Even though Bridges did not improve his draft stock, he still has cemented himself as a lottery pick yet again. His shooting percentages and rebounds were down, but Bridges played out of position at Michigan State on the wing this year. He was forced to take on more of a secondary creator role, and showed tremendous strides in his shot diversity and playmaking.

The 76ers find themselves in the lottery once again this year, but this time via trade only (shoutout Sam Hinkie). They’re stockpiling their team with another young and talented asset. Bridges is a small-ball 4 in the NBA, and would fit nicely along the perimeter with Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid. His unselfish play combined with his quality 3-point shooting should make Bridges a valuable offensive threat in a low-usage role.