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Booker mocks luka11/16/2023 ![]() He's the quintessential "3 and D" player, and will immediately be able to step in and contribute on a roster that needs a rookie who can do just that.ġ1. ![]() The Sixers need more depth on the wings, particularly defensively, and Bridges can provide that. Philadelphia 76ers (from the Los Angeles Lakers): Mikal Bridges, SF, Villanova He'd enjoy the spotlight of playing in New York, and could make for a tenacious defensive backcourt with Frank Ntilikina, something that will be a priority for new coach David Fizdale.ġ0. Since they don't here, though, we'll put Sexton in New York. New York Knicks: Collin Sexton, PG, Alabamaīoth Porter and Young make sense here, and likely would be the pick if they made it this far. This is the type of player owner Dan Gilbert tends to fall in love with, and Young can be a headline-grabber either alongside James or in his wake.ĩ. Whether LeBron James stays or goes, the guess is - if Cleveland still has this pick and he's available - the team takes Young. Cleveland Cavaliers (from the Brooklyn Nets): Trae Young, PG, Oklahoma He has superstar upside, but after he spent much of last season sidelined with a back injury, interviews and medical evaluations will be critical.Ĩ. Porter could go anywhere from second to 10th, depending on how the next few weeks shake out. Chicago Bulls: Michael Porter, SF/PF, Missouri He isn't in this mock, though, and thus we'll give them Carter, another skilled big with the kind of length Orlando's front office craves.ħ. The Magic need a little bit of everything, and likely would take Bamba if he's on the board. Orlando Magic: Wendell Carter Jr., C, Duke Still, Dallas needs a center, and if he works out, he could be a spectacular fit for what Rick Carlisle likes.Ħ. That happening, though, will require a lot of work, and there are questions about his motor. "Rudy Gobert with a jump shot" is what fans of Bamba dream of him becoming. For now we'll leave him here because he's a good fit with Marc Gasol, but it's unclear if Memphis would go this direction or pursue someone who can help them win sooner. One of the youngest players in the draft, Jackson is a high-upside play. Memphis Grizzlies: Jaren Jackson, PF/C, Michigan State The middle of this lottery is full of bigs, though, and the order they go off the board could easily shift around.Ĥ. The next in a line of bigs to go off the board, Bagley is the player at the top of this next grouping. He'd be a nice long-term pick-and-roll partner for De'Aaron Fox, the Kings' point guard of the future, and has the chance to be a superstar, if he develops properly.ģ. If he's on the board, Ayton should be an easy pick for Sacramento. Sacramento Kings: DeAndre Ayton, C, Arizona
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