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2018 NBA Mock Draft: Final first round edition

By Max Holm

CHICAGO, IL - MAY 15: NBA Draft Prospect, Mohamed Bamba poses for a portrait during the 2018 NBA Combine circuit on May 15, 2018 at the Intercontinental Hotel Magnificent Mile in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - MAY 15: NBA Draft Prospect, Mohamed Bamba poses for a portrait during the 2018 NBA Combine circuit on May 15, 2018 at the Intercontinental Hotel Magnificent Mile in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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SG. Cincinnati. Jacob Evans. 19. player. 125. After taking Jaren Jackson Jr., Jacob Evans is a really smart pick for the Atlanta Hawks. Lloyd Pierce made his mark as Philadelphia’s lead assistant by establishing an elite defense. Adding the two-way, tough Evans is another step in that direction. A trio of Evans, Jackson and Taurean Prince could one day anchor a top-10 defense. What’s also appealing about Evans is he has an underrated handle, can pass really well and loves defending. Add in a jumper he consistently had from 3 in college at Cincinnati and you might expect him to not even be on the board at this point. With a long road ahead, players like Evans are exactly who they should be looking to add after their top pick.