With the NBA Draft day buzzing around, the teams complete their final workouts and complete their evaluations in order to decide which player they will draft this year.This is the time of the year when The Sixth Men turn their machines to on and present to you their first ever Mock Draft based on each team needs along with comments for each selection.
ROUND 1
Pick 1: Philadelphia 76ers: Ben Simmons (LSU), PF
Ben Simmons has a unique combination of size and skillset that can not be overlooked although there are concerns about his potential as a shooter.
Pick 2: Los Angeles Lakers: Brandon Ingram (Duke), SF
Brandon Ingram is a deadly scorer and has the physical tools to dominate the game, but there are concerns about his defensive abilities.
Pick 3: Boston Celtics: Buddy Hield (Oklahoma), SG/PG
Buddy Hield is the three point shooter that is much needed to the Celtics "Read n' React" offense but he is rather undersized as shooting guard for the next level.
Pick 4: Phoenix Suns: Jaylen Brown (California), SF
Jaylen Brown is not much of a scorer yet but he has amazing physical gifts and solid defensive versatility.
Pick 5: Minessota Timberwolves: Kris Dunn (Providence), PG/SG
Kris Dunn is a defensive minded point guard with a feel for his teammates but he needs to become a better facilitator for the next level.
Pick 6: New Orleans Pelicans: Jacob Poeltl (Utah), C
Jacob Poeltl might not be a respectable offensive threat but he is a rim protector and solid rebounder that can play next to Anthony Davis.
Pick 7: Denver Nuggets: Jamal Murray (Kentucky), SG/PG
Jamal Murray is an aggresive scorer that can complement Emmanuel Mudiay but he needs to improve his decisions as a leading guard if he wants to play as a combo guard at the NBA level.
Pick 8: Sacramento Kings: Domantas Sabonis (Gonzaga), PF/C
Domantas Sabonis, the son of Arvydas Sabonis, is a traditional back to the basket big man that moves excellent for his size, although he does not possess the necessairy athleticism for this level.
Pick 9: Toronto Raptors: Marquese Chriss (Washington), PF
Marquese Chrisss is raw at the moment and he might need to spend some time in the NBADL but he is the most explosive player in the Draft and has a solid size for his young age.
Pick 10: Milwaukee Bucks: Skal Labissiere (Kentucky), C
Skal Labissiere is a freaky athletic guy that can protect the rim and run the floor well but he should be considered a project as he lacks the fundamentals to play the game straight away.
Pick 11: Orlando Magic: Dragan Bender (Croatia), PF
Dragan Bender is an international prospect that has all the tools to play as a stretch four in the NBA but he needs to improve as an athlete.
Pick 12: Atlanta Hawks: Deyonta Davis (Michigan State), PF
Deyonta Davis is a great defensive big man with solid athleticism but he needs to work on his offenisve game and on his basketball IQ to get himself out of foul trouble.
Pick 13: Phoenix Suns: Damian Jones (Vanderbilt), PF
Damian Jones has the size, speed and the strength to start in the NBA but there are concerns about his defensive focus and intensity
Pick 14: Chicago Bulls: Wade Baldwin IV (Vanderbilt), PG/SG
Wade Baldwin is a highly efficient point guard with solid shooting stroke and nice frame, although he needs to become better as a PG if he wants to be a starter in this league.
Pick 15: Denver Nuggets: DeAndre Bembry (Saint Joseph's), SG/SF
DeAndre Bembry is an explosive, quick and athletic player with tremendous feel for the game but neither he has a reliable jumpshoot to play as SG nor he has the adequate size to play as SF
Pick 16: Boston Celtics: Malik Beasley (Florida State), SG
Malik Beasley is the prototype "3&D" guy that scouts love around the league but he needs to improve his ball handling
Pick 17: Memphis Grizzlies: Cheick Diallo (Kansas), PF
Cheick Diallo has enormous wingspan that make him productive on the defensive side but he is still very raw offensively.
Pick 18: Detroit Pistons: Denzel Valentine (Michigan State), SF/SG
Denzel Valentine is one of the most complete player in this year's NBA Draft but there are concerns about his durability and his athleticism.
Pick 19: Denver Nuggets: Timothe Luwawu (France), SF
Timothe Luwawu has an excellent size and solid shooting mechanics to be a "3&D" player in the NBA but speed and positive attitude are some of the things he needs to work on
Pick 20: Brooklyn Nets: Demetrius Jackson (Notre Dame), PG
Demetrius Jackson is a great point guard with defensive insticts and solid court vision, although he is not a great shooter yet.
Pick 21: Atlanta Hawks: Furkan Korkamaz (Turkey), SG
Furkan Korkmaz is a deadly shooter from beyond the arc but there are question marks about his defensive intensity.
Pick 22: Charlotte Hornets: Dejounte Murray (Washington), PG
Dejounte Murray is an electric point guard and has the tools to be a good on ball defender already but he lacks strength and he is rather inconsistent performer at the moment.
Pick 23: Boston Celtics: Henry Ellenson (Marquette), PF
Henry Ellenson is not a very solid athlete but once he improves his shooting stroke he has the tools to become a great "Pick N' Pop" guy in the NBA.
Pick 24: Philadelphia 76ers: Juan Hernangomez (Spain), PF
Juan Hernangomez is an interesting overseas prospect that shows flashes of a great "Pick N' Pop" big man but he needs to polish his offensive skillset and his focus on defense.
Pick 25: Los Angeles Clippers: Taurean Prince (Baylor), SF
Taurean Prince is another "3&D" wing player in this NBA Draft but he can not create for himself, he has trouble making his free throws and shows poor handle of the ball.
Pick 26: Philadelphia 76ers: Malachi Richardson (Syracuse), SG
Malachi Richardson is a lights out shooter that has solid size but lacks consistency in his game and has poor ball handling
Pick 27: Toronto Raptors: Malcolm Brogdon (Virginia), SG
Malcolm Brogdon is one of the oldest players in the draft that brings high IQ, leadership and solid play in both ends of the court but he may lacks NBA range and athleticism.
Pick 28: Phoenix Suns: Stephen Zimmerman (UNLV), PF/C
Stephen Zimmerman can be a good "Pick N' Pop" big man in the NBA level as he shows good mobilitty for his size but needs to add more strength to his frame.
Pick 29: San Antonio Spurs: Tyler Ulis (Kentucky), PG
Tyler Ulis is a pass-first point guard and a floor general with great basketball IQ and strong work ethic but lacks the size and the strength to compete physically in the NBA.
Pick 30: Golden State Warriors: Brice Johnson (North Carolina), PF
Brice Johnson is an athletic big man that rebounds well and loves to play above the rim but he needs to expand his shooting range and work on his defensive intensity.
Pick 2: Los Angeles Lakers: Brandon Ingram (Duke), SF
Brandon Ingram is a deadly scorer and has the physical tools to dominate the game, but there are concerns about his defensive abilities.
Pick 3: Boston Celtics: Buddy Hield (Oklahoma), SG/PG
Buddy Hield is the three point shooter that is much needed to the Celtics "Read n' React" offense but he is rather undersized as shooting guard for the next level.
Pick 4: Phoenix Suns: Jaylen Brown (California), SF
Jaylen Brown is not much of a scorer yet but he has amazing physical gifts and solid defensive versatility.
Pick 5: Minessota Timberwolves: Kris Dunn (Providence), PG/SG
Kris Dunn is a defensive minded point guard with a feel for his teammates but he needs to become a better facilitator for the next level.
Pick 6: New Orleans Pelicans: Jacob Poeltl (Utah), C
Jacob Poeltl might not be a respectable offensive threat but he is a rim protector and solid rebounder that can play next to Anthony Davis.
Pick 7: Denver Nuggets: Jamal Murray (Kentucky), SG/PG
Jamal Murray is an aggresive scorer that can complement Emmanuel Mudiay but he needs to improve his decisions as a leading guard if he wants to play as a combo guard at the NBA level.
Pick 8: Sacramento Kings: Domantas Sabonis (Gonzaga), PF/C
Domantas Sabonis, the son of Arvydas Sabonis, is a traditional back to the basket big man that moves excellent for his size, although he does not possess the necessairy athleticism for this level.
Pick 9: Toronto Raptors: Marquese Chriss (Washington), PF
Marquese Chrisss is raw at the moment and he might need to spend some time in the NBADL but he is the most explosive player in the Draft and has a solid size for his young age.
Pick 10: Milwaukee Bucks: Skal Labissiere (Kentucky), C
Skal Labissiere is a freaky athletic guy that can protect the rim and run the floor well but he should be considered a project as he lacks the fundamentals to play the game straight away.
Pick 11: Orlando Magic: Dragan Bender (Croatia), PF
Dragan Bender is an international prospect that has all the tools to play as a stretch four in the NBA but he needs to improve as an athlete.
Pick 12: Atlanta Hawks: Deyonta Davis (Michigan State), PF
Deyonta Davis is a great defensive big man with solid athleticism but he needs to work on his offenisve game and on his basketball IQ to get himself out of foul trouble.
Pick 13: Phoenix Suns: Damian Jones (Vanderbilt), PF
Damian Jones has the size, speed and the strength to start in the NBA but there are concerns about his defensive focus and intensity
Pick 14: Chicago Bulls: Wade Baldwin IV (Vanderbilt), PG/SG
Wade Baldwin is a highly efficient point guard with solid shooting stroke and nice frame, although he needs to become better as a PG if he wants to be a starter in this league.
Pick 15: Denver Nuggets: DeAndre Bembry (Saint Joseph's), SG/SF
DeAndre Bembry is an explosive, quick and athletic player with tremendous feel for the game but neither he has a reliable jumpshoot to play as SG nor he has the adequate size to play as SF
Pick 16: Boston Celtics: Malik Beasley (Florida State), SG
Malik Beasley is the prototype "3&D" guy that scouts love around the league but he needs to improve his ball handling
Pick 17: Memphis Grizzlies: Cheick Diallo (Kansas), PF
Cheick Diallo has enormous wingspan that make him productive on the defensive side but he is still very raw offensively.
Pick 18: Detroit Pistons: Denzel Valentine (Michigan State), SF/SG
Denzel Valentine is one of the most complete player in this year's NBA Draft but there are concerns about his durability and his athleticism.
Timothe Luwawu has an excellent size and solid shooting mechanics to be a "3&D" player in the NBA but speed and positive attitude are some of the things he needs to work on
Pick 20: Brooklyn Nets: Demetrius Jackson (Notre Dame), PG
Demetrius Jackson is a great point guard with defensive insticts and solid court vision, although he is not a great shooter yet.
Furkan Korkmaz is a deadly shooter from beyond the arc but there are question marks about his defensive intensity.
Pick 22: Charlotte Hornets: Dejounte Murray (Washington), PG
Dejounte Murray is an electric point guard and has the tools to be a good on ball defender already but he lacks strength and he is rather inconsistent performer at the moment.
Pick 23: Boston Celtics: Henry Ellenson (Marquette), PF
Henry Ellenson is not a very solid athlete but once he improves his shooting stroke he has the tools to become a great "Pick N' Pop" guy in the NBA.
Pick 24: Philadelphia 76ers: Juan Hernangomez (Spain), PF
Juan Hernangomez is an interesting overseas prospect that shows flashes of a great "Pick N' Pop" big man but he needs to polish his offensive skillset and his focus on defense.
Pick 25: Los Angeles Clippers: Taurean Prince (Baylor), SF
Taurean Prince is another "3&D" wing player in this NBA Draft but he can not create for himself, he has trouble making his free throws and shows poor handle of the ball.
Pick 26: Philadelphia 76ers: Malachi Richardson (Syracuse), SG
Malachi Richardson is a lights out shooter that has solid size but lacks consistency in his game and has poor ball handling
Pick 27: Toronto Raptors: Malcolm Brogdon (Virginia), SG
Malcolm Brogdon is one of the oldest players in the draft that brings high IQ, leadership and solid play in both ends of the court but he may lacks NBA range and athleticism.
Pick 28: Phoenix Suns: Stephen Zimmerman (UNLV), PF/C
Stephen Zimmerman can be a good "Pick N' Pop" big man in the NBA level as he shows good mobilitty for his size but needs to add more strength to his frame.
Pick 29: San Antonio Spurs: Tyler Ulis (Kentucky), PG
Tyler Ulis is a pass-first point guard and a floor general with great basketball IQ and strong work ethic but lacks the size and the strength to compete physically in the NBA.
Pick 30: Golden State Warriors: Brice Johnson (North Carolina), PF
Brice Johnson is an athletic big man that rebounds well and loves to play above the rim but he needs to expand his shooting range and work on his defensive intensity.
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