Hes definitely an NBA player because its hard to find guys who are this big and this skilled that have such high feel for the game. He hasnt demonstrated a lot of perimeter talent at either end of the floor and profiles as a backup at the leagues least valuable position. The reason Alexander-Walker didnt come off the board higher is his lack of athleticism. As I reported, the pick is top-16 protected for the next 4 years, top-10 protected the following two and then top-9 protected. section: | slug: 2021-nba-draft-grades-pick-by-pick-evaluations-in-trade-filled-night-with-a-bunch-of-high-marks | sport: basketball | route: article_single.us | 2020 NBA Draft College Coaches Poll: Alabamas Kira Lewis gets rave reviews, Aaron Nesmith goes to the Celtics: Heres what theyre getting, Cole Anthony goes to the Orlando Magic: Heres what theyre getting, Hes powerful, versatile, head-strong and thoughtful, all of which is why Isaiah Stewart ended up at Washington, Josh Green goes to the Dallas Mavericks: Heres what theyre getting, Saddiq Bey goes to the Detroit Pistons: Heres what theyre getting, Precious Achiuwa goes to the Miami Heat: Heres what theyre getting, Tyrese Maxey goes to the Philadelphia 76ers: Heres what theyre getting, Zeke Nnaji goes to the Denver Nuggets: Heres what theyre getting, R.J. Hampton goes to the Denver Nuggets: Heres what theyre getting, Immanuel Quickley goes to the New York Knicks: Heres what theyre getting, Payton Pritchard goes to the Boston Celtics: Heres what theyre getting, Udoka Azubuike goes to the Utah Jazz: Heres what theyre getting, Jaden McDaniels goes to the Timberwolves: Heres what theyre getting, Malachi Flynn goes to the Toronto Raptors: Heres what theyre getting, Desmond Bane goes to the Memphis Grizzlies: Heres what theyre getting, Tyrell Terry goes to the Dallas Mavericks: Heres what theyre getting, Vernon Carey Jr. goes to the Charlotte Hornets: Heres what theyre getting, Xavier Tillman goes to the Memphis Grizzlies: Heres what theyre getting, Tyler Bey goes to the Dallas Mavericks: Heres what theyre getting, Elijah Hughes goes to the Utah Jazz: Heres what theyre getting, Robert Woodard goes to the Sacramento Kings: Heres what theyre getting, Tre Jones goes to the San Antonio Spurs: Heres what theyre getting, Nick Richards goes to the Charlotte Hornets: Heres what theyre getting, Jahmius Ramsey goes to Sacramento Kings: Heres what theyre getting, Jordan Nwora goes to the Milwaukee Bucks: Heres what theyre getting, Nico Mannion goes to the Golden State Warriors: Heres what theyre getting, Isaiah Joe goes to the Philadelphia 76ers: Heres what theyre getting, Skylar Mays goes to the Atlanta Hawks: Heres what theyre getting, Cassius Winston goes to the Washington Wizards: Heres what theyre getting, Cassius Stanley goes to the Indiana Pacers: Heres what theyre getting, Grant Riller goes to the Charlotte Hornets: Heres what theyre getting, Reggie Perry goes to the Brooklyn Nets: Heres what theyre getting, Paul Reed goes to the Philadelphia 76ers: Heres what theyre getting, Sam Merrill goes to the Milwaukee Bucks: What they should expect. Hayes averaged 3.8 blocks per 40 minutes as a freshman. Such is the nature of Keldon Johnson. The big concern here though is that hes an undersized guy to play the 2 at the next level, and hes not a monster athlete. Vecenies scouting report: When will Hollinger have a total meltdown from teams drafting centers? His defense is also a positive. He has a big body and should be a switchable player on both ends. A quick note about the grading philosophy employed below: Ive historically found one of the most frustrating things about reading NBA Draft grades to be that I dont understand why picks are being graded the way they are. | Hollinger: Reed, Team: Wizards (from OKC) | Player: Cassius Winston | 6-1 guard | 195 | 22, senior | Michigan State. That was probably based more on his character and work ethic than his actual basketball skill. We know we should expect more out of the No. 17. Vecenies scouting report: Love it. Its hard to imagine a winning backcourt in Cleveland featuring both Garland and incumbent point guard Collin Sexton,even if new head coach John Beilein can succeed in designing an offense that takes advantage of multiple ball handlers. That translates into him being a high-level shot creator. The Hawks need contributors at this spot pretty badly so he comes to a nice situation. Now, lets get on the record with some grades. Grade: A+, 45. Honestly, I have no idea. Walker Kessler is a stud, and hes far and away the most gifted shot-blocker in this class. 40 for a contending Jazz team -- who got the pick in a draft-night trade -- is robbery. They have three first-round picks, they'refacing a retooling of the roster and you can never have too many quality wings. He is a 6-foot-9 shot creator who can get to his step back at any time and has some real defensive tools, but he falls in love with it too often. Hollingers team fit: I like Dotson and Riller better than Winston, but man this is a pretty good get this late in the draft. Theres a chance he develops into a high-level scorer from the power forward spot. Protect your family with the best in fraud, financial and web protection today. All NBA gameday odds are current as of Friday, June 24, at 12 p.m. Suns KZ Okpala, Forward, Stanford (proposed trade to the Heat), 33. Grade: A+, 2. The Warriors are just one season removed from "Swaggy P," so they had to go snag "Swaggy Poole" to right the ship. Vecenies scouting report: I really want to try to be contrarian on Carey and like him. While Hunter is a nice fit in Atlanta, factoring in everything else, its hard to view this move as a success. Vecenies scouting report: Harris set all sorts of marks at the combine as a high-level athlete, but he doesnt quite play with that level of burst all the time. Hes a smart player and has great feel for the game, the problem is just that hes very skinny, doesnt play with a ton of explosiveness or force, and also is a more inconsistent shooter than youd think given his reputation. Vecenie: R.J. Hampton| Hollinger: Saddiq Bey, Related reading: Brendan Marks: Cole Anthony goes to the Orlando Magic: Heres what theyre getting, Team: Pistons (from HOU via POR) | Player: Isaiah Stewart | 6-9 center | 19 years old, freshman | Washington. 31. Grade: B+, 56. Pokusevski is the biggest mystery meat in the draft, with plenty of cloak-and-dagger stuff going on behind the scenes all year from a small number of teams vying to pick him in this area of the draft. I think he plays in the NBA for a while, and I had a first round grade on him. His ability on the pick-and-roll and particularly with step-back jumpers is very tantalizing. Grade: A, 52. The 19-year-olds path is more narrow than someone like Trae Young, though. Toronto Raptors(from Golden State): PG David Johnson, Louisville, He was at one time viewed as a potential first-rounder because of his positional size advantage from the point guard spot. 4 prospect on our big board. As long as Williams knocks down 3s at a 35 to 37 percent level off the catch, hes going to be a really high-level player for a long time. Liddell is a force on both ends of the floor, and after drastically improving his three-point shot in his final season at Ohio State, he proved he can be relied upon to score from just about anywhere on the court. Hollingers team fit: Stop drafting centers! But the 76ers need shooting, so I dig this one even though its right around where I had him. Jalen Duren is a wonderful get at No. Hit well over 40 percent from 3 on a ton of attempts over his career at 6-foot-7. I dislike this pick for the same reasons why Im not huge on Chicagos selection of Dalen Terry. New Orleans Pelicans(from Memphis): SG Trey Murphy, Virginia, This pick is all about Zion Williamson and how to maximize him. The Boston Celtics select JD Davison from Alabama in the 2nd round of the 2022 Now, the asset allocation. I like Tre quite a bit and had a clear first round grade on him. But he put up big numbers against weak competition for a bad team. If you can get him here, that's a great value. Having said that, hes a high-level shot maker who just needs to keep improving from 3 and start caring at even a reasonable level defensively. The chart also contains when each mock has been updated, as well as the top-five picks for each. Atlanta is sacrificing two first-rounders in a draft that, while not great at the top, does have some depth to it. Sacramento Kings: PF Keegan Murray, Iowa. He played just five games for Vanderbilt this season before suffering a knee injury that ended his college career. Sacramento Kings: C Neemias Queta, Utah State, Sacramento gets a 7-footer in Queta who was dominant at the college level as an interior player. Hollingers team fit: I understand the lure Williams is the youngest collegian in the draft and had an alluring combo of size and perimeter skill, and he fits the roster. Herro is going to need his offense to carry the bulk of his NBA value. 34 overall pick in tonights draft. I had Williams 14thon my board. I actually like Johnson quite a bit. Wizards Rui Hachimura, Forward, Gonzaga. Grade: B-, 53. Bucks Kevin Porter Jr., Wing, USC (proposed trade to the Cavaliers). He should still be able to knock down catch-and-shoots, which should be enough to offer the likes of Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid space to operate. Johnson was largely projected as a late first-rounder in most mock drafts. Williams is an excellent bit of value here, and he fits the Celtics. Hell have every opportunity to shine in his first year with the Pistons, and his exciting style of play could help him earn the favor of voters down the stretch of the season. Heres the problem Hachimura is already 21 years old. I get the idea, but Id have gone with others. He has good size for a wing, a decent shot, and showed the ability to handle the ball and make plays for others. Combined, Morants ability to draw defensive attention and pass out of it should complement last seasons first-round pick, Jaren Jackson Jr., allowing him to excel in advantage scoring situations in the half court. I voted him as a finalist for the Naismith Award, and he would have been No. The 6-foot-5-inch, 250-pound wing is certainly imposing, but it remains to be seen if hell be able to keep up with the speed of opposing guards. Grade: B+, 23. This franchise has consistently picked busts over All-Stars and future Hall of Famers. If it stays poor, hes probably more just a rotation guy. He didn't shoot that well at UConn, but by all accounts, he shot the cover off the ball in workouts and at the combine. Williamsons size, strength and athleticism make him nearly unstoppable in the open court. Hollingers team fit: Green feels like a bit of a reach here, a theoretical 3-and-D guy that hasnt shown nearly enough of the 3 and has been inconsistent on the D. He has good size and quickness for a wing but needs to refine his dribble game and finishing. He averaged 22.6 points, 7.6 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game at Duke. Hes also 170 pounds, though, and I struggle to see how his frame is going to hold up in the NBA. Hes an unreal shooter at his size, sinking 42% of his attempts from range as a 6-foot-10-inch freshman, and hes got defensive talent to boot. The Milwaukee Bucks came into the 2022 NBA Draft needing to find players to surround Giannis Antetokounmpo with. Vecenie: Pokusevski| Hollinger: Pokusevski, Team: Mavericks | Player: Josh Green | 6-6 wing | 215 | 19, freshman | Arizona. Vecenie: Finally, Im with John on the Devon Dotson train. 1 pick Cade Cunningham. In theory, that shouldnt be a problem, as the Pistons have Blake Griffin to play the bulk of their power forward minutes. Hell be a big plus defensively on a team that struggled to guard, but one also wonders if this portends another trade. Grade: B-, 50. I would have picked 1 pick than the No. This is a no-brainer. In New Orleans, hell pair with Zion Williamson to form one of the most athletic frontcourts in the league. Hes an elite level creator and scorer. CLICK HERE FOR THE BEST BETTING PROMOTIONS. People will say he has tools to be good defensively, but he was an extremely poor defender this season who Texas Tech had to take off the floor late in games. Again though, its a reasonable gamble to take at 33. Vecenies scouting report: One of the toughest, most physical players in the draft. He had zero steals and two assists in 18 SEC games last season. McDaniels lures with his long, slender body, but he was terrible at Washington last season both on the court and off it. Indiana Pacers: SG Chris Duarte, Oregon, This is a guy who was a JUCO player of the year and then led Oregon to back-to-back Pac-12 titles. Grade: A+, 8. Grade: B+, 25. Yeah, I didnt have Richards in my top-60. Hollingers team fit: I thought draftniks had undervalued Pritchard and that it was fair to pick him late in the first round like this, especially for a Boston team that could use another point guard. The sacred first-round grade is reserved for a player who would be a Day 1 pick in any recent draft year, and the number varies by team and scouting department. I would have picked Trail Blazers Nassir Little, Forward, North Carolina. I would have picked 76ers Carsen Edwards, Point, Purdue (proposed trade to the Celtics), 34. Risk-free pick by the Celtics on a bouncy guard with some upside. There was a time when Reddish was thought of as the most talented player in this class, but a tough year at Duke behind RJ Barrett and Zion Williamson saw his draft stock slide. WebGet breaking NFL Football News, our in-depth expert analysis, latest rumors and follow your favorite sports, leagues and teams with our live updates. He did make 38.1 percent of his 3s this season. Joe struggles to create inside the arc and defend, but on this team his plus skill will be valuable. Vecenies scouting report: Avdija profiles as a high-level secondary creator on offense. But the game is tilting away from this type of player, and I was surprised to see a team that already has Gobert and Bradley choose another behemoth 5. Defensively, hes rough, and there are off-court questions about his maturity. Plus, watch live games, clips and highlights for your favorite teams! Im just waiting for the Hollinger explosion over another big man being taken over Paul Reed in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. The Hawks also gave up a high second-round pick a historically useful selection for occasionally finding a steal. Hes a non-passer, which is a real problem for someone youre hoping will turn into one of your top scoring options. He has so much potential, but does it bother anybody that he didn't really show he was a good basketball player in his two years in college? I would have picked 20 to maneuver around the board, Boston stays put here and brings together what will likely be another one of my favorite pairings from the first round. When Roommates massage one another there's always a twist. I didnt have Krejci in my top 70, I would have picked Obviously theres Karl-Anthony Towns, an All-Star and dominant scorer. 24 and trading him to Denver. Thats important in todays league though, so he works as a first rounder. Phoenix,a team drastically in need of a point guard,passed up the chance to draft a good one at No. Washington Wizards: SF Corey Kispert, Gonzaga, I never liked Kispert as a top-10 prospect, which was his hype at one point. Follow @walterfootball for updates. 2019 NBA Mock Draft | 2019 NBA Mock Draft - The 20-year-old should still be a useful player, and hes landed in a nice situation here. Hes fearless, tough, and I think hell be a really awesome backup point guard due to his ability to shoot and lead teams. This skillset is in high demand across the NBA. 13 overall for Detroit. Knocked down 43 percent from 3 and 92 percent from the line despite being at the top of scouting reports by midseason. In a more controlled environment, he should thrive. He shot 42.3 percent from deep as a sophomore on limited attempts, but is just a career 63.2 percent foul shooter. He might be one of the rare cases of a poor foul shooter who can knock down 3s. Thunder Brandon Clarke, Forward, Gonzaga (proposed trade to the Grizzlies). Milwaukee traded this pick to the Pistons in order to shed Tony Snells salary, and Detroit turned around and dealt it to Cleveland in exchange for four future second-rounders and some cash. He may not be a particularly diverse shooter off movement. I would have picked Austin Reaves' clutch 3-pointer late in Sunday's game against the Pistons salvaged the final leg of the Lakers' road trip with a win. Second, Nick Richards cant play. Vecenies scouting report: Hampton is extremely athletic, fluid and explosive. Grade: B-, 9. Vecenies scouting report: Edwards has every single physical attribute in order to become an All-Star. The 2022 NBA Draft has come and gone. In college, he transitioned from spot-up threat as a freshman to ball-dominant pseudo-point guard as a sophomore. Has skills that are honestly just totally elite and unlike anything in todays NBA as a shooter. Vecenies scouting report: Im a bit higher on Lewis than the consensus. The Wizards could definitely use this type of player, a combo forward who can grab-and-go and play on the ball. Detroit also finally cashed in the Jerami Grant chip for a modest haul, but used the pick they got to move up and draft Duren, perhaps the best true center prospect in the draft. Which ones floundered and never quite found their way? 1. But if he shoots it, hell be a very high-level starter. His efficiency is worrisome Hardy shot a mere 35.1% from the field with the G League Ignite in 2021-22 but he also led the team in scoring. He can operate a ball screen, beat defenders in isolation and find teammates when hes looking. His role is tailor made for the modern NBA on offense as a pick-and-roll threat. The combination would be small defensively and struggle to get stops. Hes a maestro with ball screens, has a great pull-up game, and really has improved a lot as a distributor over his time in college. I would have picked Plus, he has a great motor. 1 overall. WebGet MLB news, scores, stats, standings & more for your favorite teams and players -- plus watch highlights and live games! Hollingers team fit: Ball is the most talented player in the draft, and Charlotte needs an infusion of talent above all else. If he can get back to his high school body type, his athleticism should pop a bit more as well. Hunter may have worn a Lakers hat when he shook Adam Silvers hand on stage, but he wont play for them next season, as this pick is part of the agreed upon trade sending Anthony Davis to Los Angeles. He also has an extensive injury history and had reportedlybeen flagged by multiple teams for those injury issues. Theres a chance it will, though, and for that reason, this is a slightly above board pick. Hes able to get his jumper off over most defenders. Vecenies scouting report: Bey strikes me as a role player tailor made for this version of the NBA that is looking for low-usage floor-spacers who can do a little bit more than that. Reddish impressed on that end as a Blue Devil and should be able to guard multiple positions in the NBA. Grizzlies Ja Morant, Point, Murray State. Vecenies scouting report: Ramsey isnt really my kind of player. I would have picked He doesnt really know what a good shot is yet, as he actually got pulled from Washingtons starting lineup last year becuase he was so ineffectual. 36 pick for Seth Curry, Team: Mavericks (from PHI via NY) | Player: Tyler Bey | 6-7 wing | 210 | 22 | Colorado. 17, No. 7:27 am ET, in a trade hours before the first pick of the night, Hawks' AJ Griffin hits game-winner to stun Bulls in OT, 76ers' Embiid scores 53 points in win over Hornets, Stephen Curry's dominance shown in three stats, Bucks' Khris Middleton (ankle) leaves game vs. He has a chance, but I think he should have stayed overseas for another year and tried to declare then. Magic Talen Horton-Tucker, Wing, Iowa State (proposed trade to the Lakers), 47. I would have picked Clarke will be free to find the garbage buckets offensively and make plays out of short rolls when needed. Preston's skinny and needs to pack on muscle and while he has some holes in his game to iron out, he is one of the most electric passers in the draft with a very good feel from the point guard position. Vecenies scouting report: The Pistons decided not to pick up the qualifying offer on their super athletic point guard out of the SEC who probably entered the draft a year too early in Jordan Bone, so they decided to draft another super-athletic point guard out of the SEC who probably entered the draft a year too early in Saben Lee. On June 9, 1980, in a pre-draft trade, Celtics president Red Auerbach dealt the top overall pick and an additional first-round pick to the Warriors for Parish and the The 2022 NBA Draft has come and gone. If you watched the broadcast on mute and stayed off of Twitter, there were plenty of surprises from this years event, with the Orlando Magics selection of Paolo Banchero chief among them. Coming into the draft, Auburn product Jabari Smith Jr. was widely considered the favorite to go No. 1 overall. And 18-year-olds typically aren't that, but man, there's so much to like. Grade: B+, 27. The Florida State big man combines outside shooting with rim protection thats a unique combination to grab this late in the first round. 25 pick for Portland, especially considering the Trail Blazers could use some help on the wing. I think hes the closest thing to Fred VanVleet that Ive evaluated since the man himself, so its no stunner that the Raptors went for him. Vecenies scouting report: Anthony has a terrific handle and can create separation from defenders. Charlotte Hornets(from Brooklyn): C Balsa Koprivica, Florida State, This one's a surprise. OKC made three great lottery picks and added a tough forward in the second round. Hollingers team fit: Why does everyone hate Devon Dotson? Hollingers team fit: A Czech forward who plays, sometimes, for a low-level ACB team, this one feels like a serious reach. Hes a combo guard who needs to shoot better as a pro than he did in his one college season, especially on this team. Location: New York, NY. EDITORIALS. Theres an argument New York could have received slightly more value by trading down a spot or two for Jarrett Culver or Darius Garland and adding another asset if that was an option. Pacers Goga Bitadze, Big, Georgia (country). The Clippers likely will put him on a 2-way and see what happens. Hayes should at least be a useful pro. The 2019 NBA Draft has come and gone, leaving the typical round of questions. Milwaukee did about as well as it could have with its two picks. His game is the one missing ingredient in the Spurs young perimeter group they rebuild. Grade: A+, 15. 60 is a steal. 16 pick, Trevor Ariza. He even has the ability to operate on the ball out of some ball screens. The biggest news of the 2021 NBA Draft probably was the trade that pre-empted it -- the Los Angeles Lakers getting Russell Westbrook from the Washington Wizards in a trade hours before the first pick of the night. Hes not quick enough defensively to play the 4, not good enough as a rim protector to play the 5. He should bring quite a bit of value on the offensive end. Id have gone Riller or Winston or Merrill, but Mays can do a little bit of everything if the athleticism translates enough. But the picks were made, and the grades were, too. Vecenie: Maxey| Hollinger: Theo Maledon, Related reading: Kyle Tucker:Tyrese Maxey goes to the Philadelphia 76ers: Heres what theyre getting, Team: Nuggets | Player: Zeke Nnaji | 6-10 forward/center | 245 | 19, freshman | Arizona. The Pelicans also geta bit of a residual bump for the sheer valuethey received from sliding down in this draft. He's got NBA size at 7-foot-1 but he's got slow feet and plays a more traditional style for a center. 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