Atlanta Hawks: Onyeka Okongwu, USCĪnalysis: Okongwu can play either the four or the five, meaning the Hawks should have no trouble slotting him next to John Collins or Clint Capela. Okoro is the best wing defender in this draft class and should help aid that issue, sliding into the small forward position as a lockdown 3-and-D player. Cleveland Cavaliers: Isaac Okoro, AuburnĪnalysis: The Cavaliers were one of the worst defensive teams in the league this past season and had selected offensive-minded guards in Collin Sexton and Darius Garland in the past two drafts. If he reaches his ceiling, the Bulls will end up with a player that fits an immediate need, but there is still work to be done before Williams develops into an established NBA player. His name had a snowball affect in the pre-draft process as his upside potential as big and athletic wing that can defend multiple positions drew attention from a number of teams. Williams went from coming off the bench as a freshman at Florida State this past season - winning ACC Sixth Man of the Year, at that - to the fourth overall pick of the draft. Chicago Bulls: Patrick Williams, Florida State If his shooting and defence develops, Charlotte will look like the biggest winners of this draft down the road. 3, it should have been an easy decision.Įven with a solid backcourt of Devonte' Graham and Terry Rozier in place, Ball should have no trouble maximizing the offensive potential of that pairing. The Hornets have waited patiently for an opportunity to draft a player of this magnitude and with Ball falling to No. Charlotte Hornets: LaMelo Ball, Illawarra HawksĪnalysis: Ball is the best playmaker in this draft class and has arguably the highest ceiling of any other prospect. He has all the physical attributes to make an impact alongside the likes of the Warriors stars. Wiseman gives Golden State a versatile and athletic centre that will have no issues keeping up with its fast-paced offence while adding a reliable rim protector on the defensive end. Golden State Warriors: James Wiseman, MemphisĪnalysis: Wiseman to the Warriors made too much sense from the get-go.įor a team looking to get back to title contention, there was a glaring weakness at the five. He's a three-level scorer and works in different areas of the court than the aforementioned All-Stars and despite questions surrounding his defence, he has all the physical tools to be a solid defender if he locks in on that end of the floor, which is a step in the right direction for Minnesota. Analysis: From the perspective of who fit best alongside Minnesota's young franchise cornerstones Karl-Anthony Towns and D'Angelo Russell, it was always Edwards.Īn explosive, shot creating guard with a strong, 6-foot-5 frame pairs perfectly next to a playmaker like Russell to complete the Timberwolves backcourt.