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Post-lottery Mock NBA Draft: One week later for the Minnesota Timberwolves

By Corey Rausch

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 20: NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum speaks during the second round of the 2019 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on June 20, 2019 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. 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. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 20: NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum speaks during the second round of the 2019 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on June 20, 2019 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. 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. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) /
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73. . Guard. Denver Nuggets. R.J. Hampton. 22. player

If any team can get the most out of the limitless potential that is RJ Hampton it is the Denver Nuggets. They have shown the ability to develop players year after year, most recently seeing signs of success from Bol Bol and Michael Porter, Jr.

Hampton presents a similar challenge. He had limitless potential that saw him listed as a top-five prospect after his high school career ended. His time overseas was less than impressive but the potential is clear. Hampton is quick and shifty with the potential to be a dynamic cutter and defender. If he ever develops a jump shot, look out.

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. Forward. Utah Jazz. Jalen Smith. 23. player. 118

Despite the turnaround for the Utah Jazz in the last week, their top need remains the same. It is the need that basically every team will not be upset to add more of. Jalen Smith is a strong power forward who shot 36.8 percent from 3-point range.

His potential as a shot-blocker (averaged 2.4 per game) makes a front line of him and Rudy Gobert daunting for any team to go up against. He needs to improve the rest of his defensive game. Gobert is the perfect teammate to coordinate with as he learns that side of the ball.

. Guard. Milwaukee Bucks. Theo Maledon. 24. player. 89

The young Theo Maledon fits the Milwaukee Bucks prototype. The 6’4” point guard has a wingspan of 6’8.5”. His length makes him a problem for the opposing offensive player to deal with, though he is admittedly raw on that side of the ball.

The protégé of Tony Parker is a smart player who does not make many mistakes. He primarily plays a catch and shoot game but has the skills of an interior scorer that just needs to be finely molded. As Mike Budenholzer tends to play 14 players per game in the regular season Maledon will get his chances early to play with the best in the league.

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