NBA Mock Draft: One final mock before Thursday’s NBA draft lottery
By Corey Rausch
86. . Forward. Minnesota Timberwolves. Aleksej Pokusevski. 17. player
The Timberwolves are back on the board, bringing this pick into the fold as part of the four-team trade from the deadline this season. After taking LaMelo Ball earlier it is time to add a true power forward to play next to Towns. Aleksej Pokusevski makes sense here.
Pokusevki is huge, standing at 7’0” with a 7’3” wingspan. He is a smart playmaker and a solid shooter. He needs to fill out a little more but the potential is there and adding so much length in Ball and Pokusevski really gives the Timberwolves a new identity that fits their current roster well.
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79. . Guard. Dallas Mavericks. Tyrell Terry. 18. player
Tyrell Terry first this team so well. He is a bit undersized (6’2”, 180 lbs.) but has such high basketball IQ that he will pick up the game fast. He has the hustle and drive that is required of anyone playing under Rick Carlisle.
This is not a win-now move. He needs to grow into his body more and develop. But with the Mavericks ahead of schedule already they can afford to take a chance. If Terry hits he has the potential to be one of the most impressive offensive players in the entire draft. The shooting touch and hustle are that special.