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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 6-10

156. . Forward. Cleveland Cavaliers. Scottie Barnes. 6. player

The Cleveland Cavaliers are a forward away from being ready to compete. Scottie Barnes is that forward. His 7’2” wingspan will pair well with the defensive capabilities of Isaac Okoro and Jarrett Allen. Taking a role player this high in the draft is not always the best call but the role he would play for the Cavs is essential.

142. . Guard. Washington Wizards. Keon Johnson. 7. player

Keon Johnson is the kind of defensive prospect that can change the future for the Washington Wizards. He boasts an elite defensive rating in college and profiles as the type that will not wilt at the transition to the big stage. He is not ready offensively but given the lack of opportunities for many shots beyond Bradley Beal and Russell Westbrook, Johnson will have time to figure things out.

New Orleans Pelicans. Zaire Williams. 8. player. 69. . Forward

Zaire Williams would be great for the New Orleans Pelicans. Williams plays hard at all times and is committed on the defensive end of the court, a rarity in New Orleans and exactly what Stan Van Gundy is looking for. Admittedly a project, taking a swing for a team with plenty of picks in the chamber and just beginning to build around Zion Williamson is smart. His shot needs work, but he does a lot of little things that could earn him rotation minutes quickly.

149. . Center. Oklahoma City Thunder. Kai Jones. 9. player

The Oklahoma City Thunder have young prospects at every position besides center (sorry Aleksej Pokusevski fans) so taking a swing on Kai Jones with one of their many first-round picks coming their way is logical. He is extremely efficient but needs to work on everything else. He will have time to cook and realize his potential with the Thunder.

Forward. Atlanta Hawks. Corey Kispert. 10. player. 125.

The Atlanta Hawks are in desperate need of an infusion of maturity. One of the older players in the draft, Corey Kispert is the kind of leader they need. He is a competent defender and a hyper-efficient offensive player. After years of taking swings on potential going with a higher-floor prospect who could turn them around more quickly is needed.

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