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NBA Mock Draft 4.0: Draft Lottery Night predictions!

By Corey Rausch

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 21: Cade Cunningham #2 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys reacts against the Oregon State Beavers during the second half in the second round game of the 2021 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse on March 21, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 21: Cade Cunningham #2 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys reacts against the Oregon State Beavers during the second half in the second round game of the 2021 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse on March 21, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /
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27. . Big. New York Knicks. Usman Garuba. 21. player

With their second pick in the draft, the Knicks look to add a big man who provides insurance should Nerlens Noel leave in free agency and Mitchell Robinson cannot remain healthy. Usman Garuba is undersized to play down low alone but he has the mass to body them when needed. He is also a smart passer, with the ability to find RJ Barrett and Julius Randle in perfect spots.

Guard. Los Angeles Lakers. Tre Mann. 22. player. 20.

For the Los Angeles Lakers, adding young talent is an absolute must for an aging team with little financial flexibility to improve their roster. If Tre Mann slides to them here they should make the call immediately. He is a blazing shooter and is still not done growing. He is a good playmaker and scorer whose defensive flaws will be masked by the best defense in the league.

Guard. Houston Rockets. Sharife Cooper. 23. player. 169.

Back on the board for consecutive picks, the Rockets need to take as many swings as possible to build a talent base. Sharife Cooper would be able to set up for the floor for all of his new teammates while he continues to work on his shot. He would need to be paired with someone who can score to start but the potential is real.

Josh Christopher. 24. player. 169. . Guard. Houston Rockets

Josh Christopher is the chance the Rockets should take to add a scorer next to Sharife Cooper. The two would be a given ample time to grow together (along with previous draft selection Evan Mobley). This would be a raw start to the rebuild but there is not rush for the Rockets to turn it around considering their collection of draft capital.

player. 77. . Guard. Los Angeles Clippers. Daishen Nix. 25

The LA Clippers need to add ball-handling for the future of their team to not be so dependent on Reggie Jackson turning into Mr. June. Daishen Nix hype died a little following the G-League bubble but he is an elite prospect for a team this late in the draft to take a chance on and would benefit greatly from being coached up by Tyronn Lue.

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