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NBA Mock Draft 1.0: Half-Way point check-in

By Corey Rausch

FORT MYERS, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 19: Cade Cunningham #1 of Montverde Academy looks on against Sanford School during the City of Palms Classic Day 2 at Suncoast Credit Union Arena on December 19, 2019 in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
FORT MYERS, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 19: Cade Cunningham #1 of Montverde Academy looks on against Sanford School during the City of Palms Classic Day 2 at Suncoast Credit Union Arena on December 19, 2019 in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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NBA draft picks 1-5

. Guard. Minnesota Timberwolves. Cade Cunningham. 1. player. 86

Cade Cunningham has long been considered the prize of this class. He can play either guard position and is committed on the defensive end. He would be the immediate leader of the team for an organization lacking in leadership. He would also make it easier to move on from D’Angelo Russell as he pairs far better with Anthony Edwards. Do not overthink this, Cade Cunningham is the answer.

Guard. Detroit Pistons. Jalen Green. 2. player. 64.

Athletic and long, Jalen Green profiles as the dynamic scoring threat that is the only thing that Troy Weaver did not draft for the Detroit Pistons last season. He has been an efficient offensive option in the G-League and has the potential to be even better as he grows. He just needs to cut down on the turnovers.

Guard. Houston Rockets. Jalen Suggs. 3. player. 169.

As the Houston Rockets transition into their rebuilding era they should pick a point guard to learn alongside Joh Wall. Jalen Suggs fits the build perfectly. He is a solid defender and creates offense for himself with ease. He could attack the rim and kick it to Christian Wood on the perimeter or find him down low. Either way, the fit works.

38. . Forward. Orlando Magic. Jonathan Kuminga. 4. player

Jonathan Kuminga fits the mold of what the Orlando Magic are building. He is a long, athletic wing who is continuing to improve as rebounder and playmaker. His efficiency needs some work but he has the potential to be a transformational forward. If he meets his potential, he is the best player in this draft. This is worth the risk for the Orlando Magic.

84. . Center. Sacramento Kings. Evan Mobley. 5. player

Taking a center at the top of the draft should only be done when they profile as a generational gamechanger. That is Evan Mobley. He was the Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year in the PAC-12. He is a smart passer and a shot-blocking machine (2.9 per game this season). He could be the perfect partner for De’Aaron Fox and would be a decent defensive partner for Marvin Bagley III.

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