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Topic: NBA 2019 mock draft
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catmandoo
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posted 06-19-2019 08:19 PM
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PJ WASHINGTON
PF | Kentucky | Freshman
Minnesota Timberwolves
Charlotte Hornets
Hornets GM Mitch Kupchak said publicly this week that the team has explored ways to move up from this pick to improve the roster, and would like to get higher in the draft. What’s implied there is that the Hornets are either targeting someone specific, or that they’re simply hoping to get up into what seems to be a higher tier of the draft. They have two second-rounders, Nos. 36 and 52, which could help facilitate that, in addition to their own future firsts and multiple seconds in the 2020 and 2021 draft. It’s feasible that Charlotte can offer enough to get up from here into the 8–10 range.
Washington seems to have enough fans that it’s easy to see him winding up anywhere in the late lottery, worst-case being a soft landing spot in the teens. He’s made strides skill-wise and profiles as a solid frontcourt piece, particularly if his jump shot continues to improve. Teams view him as a relatively safe bet to be a contributor, and he’s athletic and versatile enough to fit into different types of lineups. The Hornets stand to get younger up front, and this pick can present a pathway to that end.
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TYLER HERRO
SG | Kentucky | Freshman
Miami Heat
Miami Heat
Miami has several areas of need, and could go a few different directions here. Speculatively, this pick could present an opportunity for the Heat to try and offload some salary, by attaching a contract to it via trade. Otherwise, they’ll pick from this next group of prospects. Herro would be an attractive fit given the lack of a great three-point shooter on their roster, and he’s become a viable option for teams in the late lottery due to his potent jumper and developing off-dribble game. His stock is considered to be pretty safe in this range. Herro is one of the better perimeter scorers in the draft, and one of the few who couple outside shooting with some legitimate long-term upside.
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KELDON JOHNSON
G/F | Kentucky | Freshman
Detroit Pistons
Detroit Pistons
The Pistons have a clear need on the wing that they should be able to address with this pick. Johnson’s draft stock has been stabilized by his intangibles, and teams think his competitive makeup bodes well, giving him a good chance to find a useful role somewhere and add value. At the moment, he seems like a good bet to land somewhere in the Top 20. Johnson isn’t a great off-dribble creator, but he’s strong, can score at all three levels, and defends willingly. He won’t be a sexy pick, but he might be a pro for a long time. His skill set also makes sense playing off of Blake Griffin, who’s under contract through 2021-22 and whose presence will probably prevent Detroit from going full teardown. Guys like Nassir Little and Romeo Langford will likely be in the mix here, as well.
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MEL
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posted 06-19-2019 08:29 PM
Kerry Blackshear isn't even in the draft. He withdrew from the draft. If they have him going anywhere in the draft I have to question any pick they predict !!!
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MEL
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posted 06-19-2019 09:52 PM
Oh ok … I couldn't figure out how they had Blackshear in there...
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