Orlando Magic Daily Mock Draft 2.0: After the ping pong balls drop
Orlando Magic Daily Mock Draft: The post-Lottery
F/C. Washington Wizards. Usman Garuba. 15. player. 142.
By Andres Rosero
Following the Washington Wizards’ surprising Play-In Tournament run and subsequent playoff berth, there is reason to be excited with the current core in the nation’s capital. Adding Usman Garuba to the mix would introduce a versatile defensive chess piece that has professional international experience to help flesh out a starting lineup with a star-studded backcourt and a rising young forward in Rui Hachimura.
149. . C. Oklahoma City Thunder. Alperen Sengun. 16. player
By Dan Bennett
The young center just won the MVP award playing for Besiktas in the Turkish BSL at 18-years-old and has bags of potential. Alperen Sengun has drawn criticism for playing a style that is outdated in the NBA, but his footwork and low-post game draw comparisons to that of Nikola Jokic or Nikola Vucevic. He needs to grow as a shooter like those two, but if he can extend his range then the Oklahoma City Thunder will have someone who plays a big role moving forward.
Kai Jones. 17. player. 211. . C. Memphis Grizzlies
By Justin Szemes
Kai Jones is a 20-year-old, 6-foot-11 big with a 7-foot-1 wingspan. He is a great athlete and fit in today’s NBA as a big who can knock down the three and also defend on the perimeter. There is a lot of upside with Kai Jones who will have to improve his decision on both ends of the floor but has the potential to develop into a Christian Wood-type of player.
18. player. 149. . G/F. Oklahoma City Thunder. Ziaire Williams
By Omar Cabrera
The Oklahoma City Thunder are in the business of picking the best player available throughout the draft, and even though Ziaire Williams is a project, he will have the time to develop with the Thunder. He has the size at 6-foot-8 at the forward spot to have versatility, but he needs the time to smooth out his game, and Oklahoma is the perfect spot for Williams to get that opportunity.
19. player. 27. . G. New York Knicks. Jared Butler
By Max Mortenson
Jared Butler showed he can score the ball as well as anyone in the country last season. He is highly skilled with good size for the 2-guard position. He also showed a capability to handle the ball and self create off the dribble for the Baylor Bears in their national championship run. I like his fit on this New York Knicks team because you can pair him with R.J. Barrett or Immanuel Quickley as a secondary creator. Defensively, he is not a liability with good size and long arms — as long as he is willing to put in the extra effort on that end of the floor.
125. . F. Atlanta Hawks. Isaiah Todd. 20. player
By Jean Racine
John Collins is potentially leaving and the Atlanta Hawks grab a developmental big here to help fill the void.