RedCup’s Final 2 Round 2019 NBA Mock Draft.
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This time tomorrow the 2019 NBA Draft will be starting and Mock Draft season will be coming to a close. Beginning will be the dark and boring months in the sports world until college football starts back up. This will be RedCup’s 3rd and final version of the 2019 NBA Mock Draft.
1. New Orleans: Zion Williamson PF Duke
Anthony Davis go shipped out for young guys and are looking more long-term. Zion is one of the best prospects in the past 10 years and will give the Pelicans a building block for the next decade if they can keep him around.
The only 3 Freshman to win the Naismith award in CBB history are Davis, Durant, and Williamson. Thats great company.
2. Memphis: Ja Morant PG Murray State
Grizzlies pulled the trigger on a Mike Conley trade today and look to be all in on the Murray State PG. Morant gives them a potential Westbrook esque player who can lead them moving forward along with Jaren Jackson Jr.
Barrett may have gotten some consideration here, but they won’t pass on Morant.
3. New York RJ Barrett SG/SF Duke
KD is hurt and nobody knows how free agency is going to go for the Knicks. Mine as well plan for the long-term. This was the ideal situation for Barrett. Big Market, Massive Fanbase, and a potential contender if they land the free agents that Steven A. Believed they will land. His ability to score and distribute for his size/athleticism is something that only comes around once every few seasons.
4. New Orleans Pelicans Jarrett Culver SG Texas Tech
After the Big 3, I have Jarrett Culver as the top player in this draft. Pelicans must at least had their eye on someone at 4. I think Culver is that guy. His fluidity offensively and lockdown defense would be an big time pickup on a team that may be competing for a playoff spot next season. Ball-Culver-Ingram-Zion would be a very solid base for the young team.
5. Cleveland DeAndre Hunter SF Virginia
Cleveland is looking for building blocks and Hunter has as high of a floor as anyone on the board. He projects as one of the best and most versatile defenders in the class and would form a nice duo with a very tough Colin Sexton. His ability to play 2-4 would allow the Cavs to be flexible collecting talent moving forward.
6. Phoenix Darius Garland PG Vanderbilt
Garland played only 5 games this season due to injury, but showed a lot in those 5 games. His scoring is far more developed at the NBA level than any player in this draft outside of Barrett. The suns haven’t had a good decent okay starting PG since Eric Bledsoe left town so this just makes sense.
7. Chicago Coby White PG/SG UNC
Bulls could use an upgrade at PG and White’s offensive upside and Size may be too much to pass on. Him and LaVine would be a devastating combo offensively who would be capable of putting up numbers on a nightly basis.
8. Atlanta Goga Bitadze C Georgia (Country not the SEC School)
Hawks are looking to add a center and will likely select Hayes or Bitzadze with their 8/10th selection. Bitadze has a lot of upside as a shot-blocker/shooter and has the most veratile offensive game of any of the centers in this class. He could provide a Marc Gasol type impact. His stock rose significantly since our last NBA Mock Draft.
9. Washington Cam Reddish SF Duke
Reddish is the best player on the board here. He didn’t really get to showcase his talents at Duke, but he has All Star potential. His ability to play Off-Ball and lock down 1-5 with lateral quickness and a reported 7’2″ wingspan make him a perfect fit for the modern NBA. He will need to develop as a Playmaker/Shot Creator if he wants to take the next step, and will have the opportunity on a shallow Wizards team.
10. Atlanta Romeo Langford SG Indiana
Langford has gotten some criticism for inefficiency and ball dominant tendencies, but he was routinely doubled and played Big Ten teams every night. Thats tough. His ability to smoothly get to the basket and generate offense at 6’6″ make him a potential 20 PPG guy if he can figure out his Jumpshot (27.2 3PT%). Him and Trae Young would be dynamic offensively.
Picks 11-15:
11. Minnesota Jaxson Hayes C Texas
Hayes is limited offensively, but has the most upside as a shot-blocker in the class. He could have a huge impact playing for stretches with/behind Anthony-Towns on a team that has struggled to protect the rim.
12. Charlotte Brandon Clarke PF/C Gonzaga
Nobody is really is talking about Clarke as an elite prospect. Despite his lack of ideal size, he is still able to contest shots at a high rate and is much more versatile guarding the perimeter. He has All Star potential and could end up as the best true big man in the draft. Hornets are looking for building blocks and Clarke is one of the most proven players in the draft.
13. Miami Kevin Porter SG USC
Miami needs a true Guard shooter and Kevin Porter might be the best one left in the draft. He is an athletic scorer who shot 41% from beyond the arc and will be 19 Years Old when drafted. This pick adds some guard depth and high upside at 13.
14. Boston Sekou Doumbouya PF/SF France
Without any decent Big Men or Guards on the immediate board, Celtics take a risk on the top international guy in the draft. If you haven’t watched Doumbouya at all and your favorite team is picking in the 10-20 range, check him out. The 6’9″ forward is an NBA athlete with impressive size for an 18 year old. He is definitely one of the rawest prospects in the class, but he has a ton of potential at 14. Celtics take a gamble on the promising forward.
15. Detroit PJ Washington SF/PF Kentucky
Washington improved significantly from his Freshman year to Sophomore and was a huge part of Kentucky’s success this year. The combo forward does all the little things and could be a huge pickup for a Detroit team looking for shooting and defense.
Picks 16-20
16. Orlando Tyler Herro SG Kentucky
Herro is a very good shooter and off-ball scorer which is something Orlando desperately needs. Herro’s ability to stretch the floor could fit well next to Orlando’s crowded front court. Best-case-scenario, think another Devin Booker.
17. Atlanta Rui Hachimura PF Gonzaga
The experienced Hachimura averaged 19 PPG and plays good enough defense to play major minutes right away for a Hawks team looking to collect starting-caliber players. He would fit really well as a small-ball four in their fast paced offense.
18. Indiana Nassir Little SF UNC
Once seen as a potential Top 3 pick, Little had a down season at UNC but the talent is there. His length and athleticism will give him a relatively high floor as a versatile defensive stopper. Indiana could use some depth on the wing and Little offers good value here.
19. San Antonio Keldon Johnson SG/SF Kentucky
Johnson’s athleticism and elite finishing ability would be a perfect pick for a Spurs team that struggles in transition. He has shown flashes of being a really good shooter if he can get to his spots. Still only 19, he offers a ton of potential outside of the lottery.
20. Boston Bol Bol C Oregon
Bol is a really interesting prospect. Standing at 7’2″ with a reported 7’5″ wingspan and the skills of a guard, he has Unicorn potential. With that being said, he looked completely lost on the defensive end at times with Oregon. Who is he going to guard? NBA centers are going to bully him in the paint and any decent Guard/Forward can break him down on the perimeter. Celtics have a big hole at center if Horford Opts out and Bol would be a nice project at 20. Once seen as a potential Top 5 pick, he has fallen a few picks in every NBA Mock Draft due to concerns over defense/injuries.
Picks 21-30
21. Oklahoma City Nickeil Alexander-Walker G Virginia Tech
Alexander-Walker’s three point shooting and defensive ability would make an ideal 3 and D player in the NBA with a high floor. His game would fit perfectly in Oklahoma City as Russell Westbrook and Paul George could really use more off-ball production out of the SG slot.
22. Boston Talen Horton-Tucker SG/SF Iowa State
Horton-Tucker has shown some great playmaking skills and touch for his 6’4″ 235LB size. He will be 18 years old when he first steps on an NBA court next season and offers good potential in the 20s.
23. Memphis Grant Williams PF Tennessee
Williams can stretch the floor, drive on slower big men, and body smaller players in the post. His upside is limited due to his frame and age, but he could be a day one starter for a young team. His passing out of the post reminds me a lot of Boris Diaw.
24. Philadelphia Matisse Thybulle SG/SF Washington
76ers lost in the conference finals in disappointing fashion. If they’re going to make it out of the East they will have to stop some of the following wings: Oladipo, Giannis, Kawhi, and KD (Probably). Thybulle is one of the best defenders in CBB history and could help limit them. Limited offensively, his role in the NBA would likely be similar to Andre Roberson.
25. Portland Cameron Johnson F UNC
As I’m writing this, Portland is down 1-0 to the Warriors in the WCF Finals. Chances are, they’ll probably lose. Rodney Hood, Al-Faruq Aminu, and Maurice Harkless have all averaged between 8.2-10.5 in the playoffs. Solid, but they need more production out of their Forwards. Cameron Johnson is a plus defender and a knockdown 3pt shooter (45.7 3PT%) who can compete for playing-time immediately.
26. Cleveland Chuma Okeke PF Auburn
Coming off an ACL tear that happened in the sweet 16, there is a good chance that he will miss all/the majority of the comings season. Luckily Cleveland is in no hurry to win and snag the injured Okeke who offers lottery talent at 26.
27. Brooklyn KZ Okpala F Stanford
Okpala is a great scorer with ideal physical tools and athleticism. The Nets have a lot of depth at the guard slots and could use some help on the wing so they go with the long-armed wing in KZ Okpala. He is a mismatch nightmare that could give Russell and co. some more room to work. If you haven’t seen much of Okpala, he plays similarly to Brandon Ingram.
28. Golden State Mfiondu Kabengele C Florida State
Warriors get a potential starting center with the 6’10” Kabengele. He broke out a bit in the first two rounds of the tourney and showed a lot of potential as a 3 and D shot blocker throughout the season.
29. San Antonio Nicholas Claxton F/C Georgia (SEC School)
Claxton has been rising up draft boards due to his athleticism and length. Once seen as a mid-late 2nd round pick, Claxton is now getting looks in the 20-25 range. Spurs would benefit from his shot-blocking and versatility.
30. Milwaukee Carsen Edwards PG Purdue
Carsen Edwards was a win away from arguably the greatest single-player March Madness performance ever. The Bucks would love to get a scorer of his magnitude to liven up a very shallow backcourt and spread the floor for Giannis.
Second Round:
31. Brooklyn Luguentz Dort G Arizona State
While Dort’s three point shooting is a work in progress, Dort is a lethal scorer everywhere else on the court. The Nets need perimeter defense off the bench and the hard nosed Dort will sure be able to fill that role.
32. Phoenix Bruno Fernando C Maryland
The big bodied center has deceptive touch and projects as an above average interior defender. Suns don’t have any defensive stoppers in the front court and Fernando offers great value in the second round. He will need to improve upon his perimeter defense if he wants to compete for a starting job.
33. Philadelphia Ty Jerome PG Virginia
Philadelphia may be losing JJ Reddick this offseason which means about 30 MPG could potentially open up. Ty Jerome has playmaking to back up Ben Simmons and the size to play alongside him in the backcourt. Philly fans will love his aggressive defense.
34. Philadelphia Luka Samanic PF Slovenia
Samanic is still raw, but has a really smooth jumper for his size (6’10”). He could potentially do very well as a sharpshooter off the bench capitalizing on open jumpers via Simmons and Embiid.
35. Atlanta Isaiah Roby SF/PF Nebraska
Roby is relatively unknown outside of the Big Ten, but his defense is great and he has a Day 1 NBA body. Developing a jumper will be make or break for the athletic combo forward.
36. Charlotte Admiral Schofield SF Tennessee
Schofield is and NBA ready shooter and defender who has shown enough athleticism to compete at the next level. The Hornets haven’t gotten much production out of their forwards since Nicholas Batum decided he wanted to be some butt cheeks, so this pick makes sense.
37. Dallas Daniel Gafford C Arkansas
Without DeAndre Jordan, the Mavs have a massive hole at center next to Porzingis. Doncic was the leading rebounder at (7.8 RPG). Gafford is a big body who can soak up some quality minutes in the paint and make an impact as a post scorer.
38. Chicago Miye Oni PG/SG/SF Yale
Oni has great size for a combo guard at 6’6″ with a 6’11” wingspan and could rise up boards for a guard needy team. The Bulls are a guard needy team. He would be able to initiate offense as well as guard multiple positions for the Bulls.
39. New Orleans Jontay Porter C Missouri
Porter missed the whole season with an ACL tear which he recently re-tore. Thats rough. He probably won’t suit up in the 2019-2020 season, but when he comes back he could be a steal. His skill and ability to create offense out of the post at his size is rare. New Orleans is stacked with young talent at 1-4 and take a flier on a talented but banged up Jontay Porter.
40. Sacramento Dylan Windler F Bermont
At 6’8″ Windler averaged 21.3 PPG 10.8 RPG and made 3 threes per game on 42.9%. Dude can play. Any team that could snag him in the second round could get a potential steal. Kings need wing depth so this pick makes sense.
Picks 41-50:
41. Atlanta Naz Reid PF/C LSU
Reid is a smooth scorer with stretch 4/5 potential and fantastic measurables for a NBA big standing at 6’10” with a 7’5″ wingspan. His defense and ability to guard perimeter players will likely determine ceiling.
42. Philadelphia Deividas Sirvydis F Lithuania
The 76ers have 5 draft picks and they’ll likely be looking to take at least 1-2 European player to stash. Sirvydis is a year or two from being NBA ready, but his size (6’8″) and shooting stroke (.463 3PT%) could make him a steal at 42.
43. Minnesota Dedric Lawson PF/SF Kansas
Lawson quietly was one of the best players in the nation this season and even started to show signs of a really good jumpshot. His 6’9″ size and footwork makes him tough to stop. Timberwolves get a rotational forward who can potentially contribute right away if he can hit from beyond the arc.
44. Atlanta Ignas Brazdekis SG/SF Michigan
You know that thing that Baker Mayfield and Kobe have? That I don’t give a shit what you think winning attitude? Iggy embodies that. As a prospect he has his faults (Below Average defender and poor playmaker), but he is a really good shooter and has great size at 6’7″. He will find a role in the NBA.
45. Detroit Jordan Bone PG Tennessee
Bone dominated the combine and worked his way onto most NBA Draft boards. His playmaking skills and athleticism project him as a guy who could lead a second unit. He would be a nice high-floor pickup for a shallow Detroit team.
46. Orlando Tremont Waters PG LSU
Waters would not do well on tinder at only 5’11’, but defensively he is more than capable of holding his own. This past season he averaged 3 SPG and took home SEC Co-DPOY award. Offensively, he can score from anywhere on the floor and is one of the best passers in the class. The Magic trot out DJ Augustine for about 30 MPG and take a swing at Waters.
47. Sacramento Darius Bazley SF USA
Blazey was a 5 star recruit who originally committed to Syracuse, but decided to play professionally instead. Not a ton of tape on him to be completely honest. Mitchell Robinson was a monster steal last year, and Blazey could be a similar situation.
48. LA Clippers Eric Paschall PF Villanova
Paschall is undersized, but is a really physical Big who has shown the ability to stretch the floor. The Clippers could use some shooting out of the front court so this just makes sense.
49. San Antonio Louis King SF Oregon
King broke onto big boards during Oregon’s tourney run and could be a viable pick for a team looking for a lanky scorer capable of stretching the floor. Spurs could use the depth and upside in the 2nd round.
50. Indiana Jalen McDaniels PF San Diego State
McDaniels is a high effort athlete who thrives finishing at the rim. He would be a great fit for a Pacers offense that likes to run in transition and play fast.
Picks 51-60:
51. Boston Quinndary Weatherspoon SG Mississippi State
Weatherspoon is player who can score in bunches and will likely be a spark plug type guy in the NBA. Unlike most spark plugs, he’s a plus defender. With a strong 6’4″ frame and 6’9″ wingspan, he could potentially find a role with the Celtics.
52. Charlotte Jalen Lecque SG/PG Brewster Academy (HS)
Lecque is a very raw prospect, but at 52, offers more perceived upside than anyone on the board. A promising defender with good athleticism, he will likely need a year or two in the G League before he will play meaningful minutes.
53. Utah Caleb Martin SG/SF Nevada
At 6’7″ with decent handles and a really solid jumpshot, Martin is tough to guard. His age and lack of athleticism point to a lower ceiling, but the Jazz could use his contributions right away as they hope to make a deep run.
54. Philadelphia Fletcher McGee SG Wofford
Fletcher McGee is an NBA player. He had a brutal game against Kentucky and doesn’t have the athleticism of anyone pretty much anyone else in this draft, but he is one of the best humans in the world at shooting basketballs. Picture Joe Harris. If J.J. Reddick sticks around, he would be a perfect mentor to McGee in Philly.
55. New York Jaylen Hoard SF Wake Forrest
Once seen as a potential lottery pick, Hoard has fell a bit due to inconsistency. At 6’8″ with a 7’2″ wingspan and above average athleticism, drafting Hoard is basically a flier that he can figure it out. He is a decent defender, but needs to put on weight before he can be relied on at the NBA level.
56. LA Clippers Tacko Fall C UCF
Fall’s NBA role would likely be as followed. Come in for 2-4 minutes, be insanely efficient, then wait til his name is called again. He will never be an NBA starter due to his lack of mobility, but he can alter the game with his size and should get a look in the second round.
57. New Orleans CJ Massinburg SG Buffalo
Hard nosed defender who can light you up from beyond the arc. Massinburg projects as a Wesley Matthews type 3 and D guy at the next level. Pelicans try to get a contributor at 57. You won’t see him getting selected on many NBA Mock Drafts, but he has all the traits of a steal.
58. Golden State Marial Shayok SF Iowa State
An older prospect (24 when the season starts) Shayok has potential to play a bit immediately due to his length and scoring prowess. On a team that will likely be losing KD in addition to Klay’s injury, getting some wing depth on a cheap deal could be enticing.
59. Toronto Kyle Guy SG Virginia
Guy is reportedly 100% committed to the 2019 NBA Draft and his stock will never be higher. He has his faults, but someone has to take a flier on a guy that thrives off hitting shoots of screens. Thats 80% of NBA possessions. Raptors need help at the 2-Guard and make sense here.
60. Sacramento Zach Norvell Jr. SG Washington
Nowell has a high-cieling as a shooter in a specialist role and will get looks in the late 2nd round. He led Washington to the best record in the Pac 12 and at 19 would be a nice G-League developmental guy for the Kings.
