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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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De'Anthony Melton. 20. player. 86. De’Anthony Melton seems like the top of prospect Tom Thibodeau should love. The former USC guard could be the best defensive guard in the draft. While a bit under 6’4″, his long wingspan, toughness and high IQ more than make up for it. He’s the type of guard that would make the Minnesota Timberwolves better on defense, better overall and help them eventually move on beyond Jeff Teague. While Melton isn’t ready to be a full-time point guard now, or ever, he should be able to guard 2s in the NBA. The key for him is improving his shot and handle. Both look better than his freshman year at USC. Now as we start picking in the 20s, he’s an easy guy to talk yourself into.. PG/SG. USC