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

The Mitchell Robinson saga has been extremely interesting along with being well-documented. Robinson left the Western Kentucky program before the first game, then was denied entry into the G League. He screams out physical and athletic upside. Standing at 7’0″ with a 7’4″ wingspan and quick leaping ability, Robinson has the potential to become quality rim protector.

I’m not a fan of anything the Charlotte Hornets are doing right now. Personally, I believe they will be a lottery mainstay for the next few years. This is why they swing for the fences selecting Robinson. Taking a big in the first round is nothing new to the Hornets. However, taking a big with as much upside as Robinson is something they are not familiar with at all.

As the brother of Michael Porter Jr., Jontay Porter has made quite a name for himself as a prospect this season. In an unexpected rise, Porter became a quality prospect in his own right after re-classifying to play college basketball a year early. Jontay is easily the best passing big man in the class with great court vision. Also Porter is a wonderful team defender with a high defensive IQ, constantly making quality rotations.

The Los Angeles Clippers are really missing Daniel Gafford not declaring here. The good news is they can settle for another quality big man. Other than DeAndre Jordan, their other center is Boban Marjanovic. Also, with DeAndre Jordan having a player option on his contract this summer, it is unclear if he will return. Porter should provide the Clippers with quality bench minutes and will bring a different element as a center. Playing almost exclusively on the perimeter offensively, Porter could open up some interesting ideas for the Clippers bench unit.