[外電] Chad Ford mock draft 9.0
1. Ben Simmons
Previous rank: No. 1
LSU
Freshman
Forward
Simmons has spent the past two months out of the spotlight working on his
game in Cleveland. The no-distractions move appears to be paying off.
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I was in Cleveland last week at one of his private workouts. He has added
strength, improved his jump shot and worked hard to prepare for summer league.
The Sixers remain very high on Simmons even though he hasn't given them (or
anyone else) the chance to work him out. If the draft were held today, he'd
be Philly's choice.
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2. Brandon Ingram
Previous rank: No. 2
Duke
Freshman
Forward
Ingram has been in New York working out in preparation for the draft.
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When I caught up with him right before the lottery, I was really impressed
with how his jumper was coming along. The transition from the college 3 to
the NBA line is often challenging, but Ingram seems to be making the move
effortlessly.
His physique is still a major work in progress, though. He's a wiry kind of
strong but clearly needs to continue to fill out.
While there appears to be a gap between him and Simmons for the No. 1 pick,
if Simmons continues to refuse to work out in front of scouts, a switch is
possible. Much more likely, though, Ingram will go No. 2 to the Lakers. From
what I can gather, Simmons and Ingram are the only two guys on their board.
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3. Jamal Murray
Previous rank: No. 3
Kentucky
Freshman
Guard
Murray brings two things to the table that NBA teams are really looking for:
shooting (and he was absolutely lights-out shooting the NBA 3 in a workout I
saw in New York) and positional versatility. More and more coaches want
players whom they can plug and play at different positions, and most teams
feel confident that Murray can play and excel at both the 1 and the 2.
His age (19) and that versatility give him the slightest of nods over Kris
Dunn. He should end up in the No. 3-8 range. The Celtics, Wolves, Pelicans
and Kings have the most interest.
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4. Khris Dunn
Previous rank: No. 4
Providence
Junior
Guard
Dunn really ranks as 3B on our Big Board. Although Murray brings shooting and
versatility, Dunn's athleticism, defensive ability and floor vision make him
the favorite of teams that want an instant-impact point guard who can lock
down other opponents and run a team.
His so-so jump shot, lack of aggressiveness scoring and age (22) are his
biggest question marks. He's in the same No. 3-8 range as Murray, and the
same teams -- Celtics, Wolves, Pelicans and Kings -- are the most likely
destinations.
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5. Dragan Bender
Previous rank: No. 5
Croatia
Age: 18
Forward/center
Teams have been traveling to Tel Aviv, Israel, to catch Bender and are hoping
that he'll get over to the U.S. for at least a week to conduct workouts here.
While his play in games has been sporadic, the chance to see him in practice
and workouts abroad has been telling. Some are convinced he's the third-best
player in the draft. Others feel like he's a pretty big gamble when there
are, in their opinion, more proven American players on the board.
He could go as high as No. 3 and as low as No. 9. The Celtics, Suns, Wolves,
Pelicans, Nuggets, Kings and Raptors all have interest.
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6. Marquis Chriss
Previous rank: No. 8
Washington
Freshman
Forward
Chriss has been in our top eight for the past few months. His combination of
size, athleticism, shooting ability and shot blocking is rare.
While he's still a major work in progress, the upside makes him incredibly
attractive to teams outside the top two trying to hit a home run in this
draft. The Celtics, Suns, Wolves, Pelicans, Nuggets, Kings and Raptors all
have strong interest, putting his range at No. 3-9.
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7. Buddy Hield
Previous rank: No. 6
Oklahoma
Senior
Guard
Hield may be the best shooter in the draft, but the shine from his terrific
senior season is beginning to wear off slightly as teams come to grip with
the idea that he's undersized (6-foot-5, 212 pounds), he's not an elite
athlete and he may be a bit one-dimensional. Upside is so valuable in the top
five, and while Hield possesses enormous talent, most teams don't see a lot
of upside left for the 22-year-old.
His range probably starts at the Wolves at No. 5. The Pelicans have strong
interest at No. 6, and I don't think he'll slide past the Kings at No. 8.
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8. Jaylen Brown
Previous rank: No. 10
Cal
Freshman
Forward
Brown's quirky personality hasn't done his draft stock any favors. Nor did
his play on the court at the end of the season for Cal.
But he's starting to rise a bit now in workouts as teams realize that his
athleticism and NBA-ready body could give him more upside than most of the
players who will be left on the board.
If his game can catch up to his physical tools, he'll be very difficult to
handle in the NBA. That's a big if, but it's a bet that some teams may be
inclined to make.
Brown has the widest range in our top 10. He could go as high as No. 3 or
slip into the teens. The Celtics, Suns, Pelicans, Nuggets and Kings will all
give him looks in the top 10.
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