![]() ![]() Orlando Magic: Anthony Black (Arkansas, PG/SG, 19 years old) ![]() He could play to his athletic strengths and catch-and-shoot game in Detroit, though Whitmore should also see enough opportunities to experiment with some of the self-creation he flashed into dribble drives and step-backs.īetween Whitmore, Isaiah Stewart and Jalen Duren, the Pistons would ultimately have one of the NBA’s most physical front lines.Ħ. Having two playmakers in Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey allows Detroit to look past Whitmore’s sub-par passing skills. The Detroit Pistons could plug Cam Whitmore into either forward spot with his shot-making and 235-pound frame. Detroit Pistons: Cam Whitmore (Villanova, SF/PF, 18 years old) With Ausar’s erratic decision-making and (still) below-average shooting, Amen’s combination of elite athletic ability, ball-handling and translatable playmaking at 6’7″ could give him an edge in the best-player-available discussion.ĥ. While Ausar comes off as the better fit for his improved shot-making, Amen has the more bankable skill with his passing-something that creates a rare archetype and unique upside. Sources say the Thompsons twins-Ausar and Amen-are both in heavy consideration at No. Houston Rockets: Amen Thompson (Overtime Elite, PG/SG, 20 years old)Īssuming James Harden becomes a Rocket, the biggest positional need for Houston will be a wing, with Jalen Green and Jabari Smith locked into starting jobs. Portland figures to be fielding and making proposals from now until draft night on June 22.Ĥ. Miller would be an easier fit for Portland, but if the Blazers are motivated to push for the playoffs in 2023-24, it may not matter who’s on the board for them at No. The question is whether Portland will be making it, or if another team trades up with a Blazers’ franchise focused on adding veteran star power. 2, Henderson becomes a likely best-player-available choice at No. Thinking Basketball breaks down why Scoot Henderson is one of the top prospects in the 2023 NBA Draft. Portland Trail Blazers: Scoot Henderson (G League Ignite, PG, 19 years old) With 33-year-old Gordon Hayward entering the final year of his contract, Miller may have an edge at No. But some scouts around the league have cooled on Henderson throughout the year. ![]() ![]() It’s not as clear how high the Hornets are on Scoot Henderson, and whether they see a fit with LaMelo Ball. Miller’s 6’9″ size, shooting, live-dribble passing and defensive tools make him a lower-risk prospect, in terms of sheer talent. League sources tell B/R that there are execs in Charlotte’s front office who see a star wing in Miller. Charlotte Hornets: Brandon Miller (Alabama, SF, 20 years old) San Antonio is on the verge of pairing a five-position defender in Jeremy Sochan with a 7’5″ shot-blocker who’ll double as both the team’s rim protector and No. Wembanyama is currently delivering playoff wins in a respected pro league, which only helps sell the impact of his unprecedented physical tools and skill set. Wembanyama is still putting the finishing touches on the most eye-opening, pre-draft highlight reel in two decades with his French team headed to the finals of the French domestic league’s semis, LNB. San Antonio Spurs: Victor Wembanyama (Metropolitans 92, PF/C, 19 years old) 19 with interest building in mid-first roundġ. Ben Sheppard’s stock is soaring, now at No.11 after another strong outing in LNB Pro A playoffs The biggest changes as of Monday, June 5 include: 2 spot in our projections.Ĭam Whitmore may also be emerging as the hottest NCAA prospect after Miller. Brandon Miller continues to hold down the No. Scoot Henderson also just conducted his workout for the Portland Trail Blazers, a sign from Henderson’s camp that it isn’t sold on the Charlotte Hornets’ level of interest at No. (B/R) - Between the French league (LNB Pro A) playoffs heading to the Finals, and gossip spreading as prospects make their workout rounds, necessary changes to our mock draft have been made. 1 overall to San Antonio.Įditor’s Note: Find more of Jonathan Wasserman’s coverage of the 2023 Draft on Bleacher Report or to read this article on, click here. ![]()
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