Mock NBA Draft 6.0: Will Anthony Edwards go first in the final mock draft?
By Corey Rausch
San Antonio Spurs. Isaac Okoro. 11. player. 29. . Forward
In the rumored aforementioned LaMarcus Aldridge trade there is a possibility this pick ends up with the Warriors. Should it stay here the Spurs should stop the slide of Isaac Okoro. He is an elite defensive prospect that needs to develop his offensive game. The Spurs do that year after year and they are the ideal landing spot to unlock his potential.
84. . Guard. Sacramento Kings. RJ Hampton. 12. player
The Sacramento Kings shipped Bodgan Bogdanovic off in a sign and trade and brought back Donte DiVincenzo, Ersan Ilyasova and D.J. Wilson. Divincenzo is the highlight here but it does not mean they should stop looking for perimeter talent. RJ Hampton disappointed overseas but he still has star potential. Giving him a chance to blossom alongside De’Aaron Fox would be fun to behold.
13. player. 69. . Center. New Orleans Pelicans. Jalen Smith
The New Orleans Pelicans shipped out Jrue Holiday and brought back Eric Bledsoe, George Hill and a collection of picks, including another one in this draft. While this may make Lonzo Ball expendable it does not change the interest in Jalen Smith. Additional spacing, especially from the center position is hard to come by. The fit next to Zion Williamson is ideal in the modern game.
14. player. 18. . Forward. Boston Celtics. Tyrell Terry
The Boston Celtics have reportedly offered their picks in every imaginable trade scenario and are also testing the market on Gordon Hayward and Kemba Walker trades. Predicting which trade, if any, they ultimately go with makes things tough but Tyrell Terry is still a great swing here. He is reportedly getting bigger and better throughout the quarantine and could be the steal of the draft once more for Danny Ainge.
Orlando Magic. Cole Anthony. 15. player. 38. . Guard
The reports of using Aaron Gordon to move up in this draft are still out there but should they remain in this spot Cole Anthony still makes perfect sense. They need something dynamic at the point guard position. Markelle Fultz is developing and looks to be a solid pro but is not much of an offensive threat. Cole Anthony could push the second unit on that side of the ball or even end up as a starter if he flourishes as much as he looked like he would In high school.