NBA Draft Preview: What’s the best spot for LaMelo Ball and the rest?

R.J. Hampton is an overseas phenomenon with plenty of skills to become an NBA superstar

R.J. Hampton comes to mind also when thinking of the Pistons or Knicks, but let’s move up. Let’s say the Spurs or the Pelicans or the Magic or Rockets want the 6’4” guard who also played overseas like Ball and Hayes.

Hampton is one of the more intriguing aspects of the draft. He reminds you of Dante Exum but could be even better. He is a threat on offense, great at scoring and provides soundness at the guard position.

It’s hard to tell whether the Spurs will want Hampton instead of drafting someone else they are eyeing, but if the Spurs are feeling creative, Hampton will fill that void.

The Pelicans, also, if feeling creative and smart, will make Hampton a lottery pick and choose him to play alongside Zion Williamson. Zion needs a guard because he’s already the forward, and the working backcourt that could be forming with Hampton in New Orleans has potential.

I would draft Hampton in the Top 10, but other teams later in the first round seem like potential destinations for the talented guard, such as the Rockets. With all of what’s going on in Houston with James Harden and Russell Westbrook each requesting a trade and demanding that changes be made, Hampton will fit right in and be the new star in Houston immediately.