In case you missed the Twitter poll earlier, I chose a chaotic mock draft lottery via Tankathon. In this order, shown above, the entire top 10 was changed, with Golden State and Cleveland the most negatively impacted, and Phoenix and Chicago the most positively impacted. You can see the differences between this draft and my previous mock draft here. This is how “chaotic” mock draft results turned out:
- Chicago Bulls: LaMelo Ball, G, USA
- Atlanta Hawks: Onyeka Okongwu, PF/C, USC
- Phoenix Suns: Anthony Edwards, G, Georgia
- Minnesota Timberwolves: Killian Hayes, G, France
- Golden State Warriors: Cole Anthony, G, North Carolina
- Cleveland Cavaliers: Deni Avdija, F, Israel
- Detroit Pistons: James Wiseman, C, Memphis
- New York Knicks: Tyrese Haliburton, G, Iowa State
- Charlotte Hornets: Obi Toppin, F, Dayton
- Washington Wizards: Tyrese Maxey, G, Kentucky
- San Antonio Spurs: Isaac Okoro, Wing, Auburn
- Sacramento Kings: Saddiq Bey, Wing, Villanova
- New Orleans Pelicans: Aaron Nesmith, Wing, Vanderbilt
- Portland Trail Blazers: Devin Vassell, Wing, Florida State
- Orlando Magic: Kira Lewis, G, Alabama
- Minnesota Timberwolves: Josh Green, Wing, Arizona
- Boston Celtics: RJ Hampton, G, USA
- Dallas Mavericks: Aleksej Pokusevski, F, Serbia
- Milwaukee Bucks: Patrick Williams, F, Florida State
- Brooklyn Nets: Robert Woodard, F, Mississippi State
- Denver Nuggets: Precious Achiuwa, F, Memphis
- Philadelphia 76ers: Theo Maledon, G, France
- Miami Heat: Vernon Carey Jr, C, Duke
- Utah Jazz: Tre Jones, G, Duke
- Oklahoma City Thunder: Paul Reed, F, DePaul
- Boston Celtics: Jahmi’Us Ramsey, Wing, Texas Tech
- New York Knicks: Jordan Nwora, Wing, Louisville
- Toronto Raptors: Zeke Nnaji, PF, Arizona
- LA Lakers: Grant Riller, PG, College of Charleston
- Boston Celtics: Isaiah Stewart, PF/C, Washington
- Dallas Mavericks: Desmond Bane, Wing, TCU
- Charlotte Hornets: Jalen Harris, G, Nevada
- Minnesota Timberwolves:Cassius Stanley, Wing, Duke
- Philadelphia 76ers: Tyrell Terry, G, Stanford
- Sacramento Kings: Jaden McDaniels, F, Washington
- Philadelphia 76ers: Xavier Tillman, PF, Michigan State
- Washington Wizards: Jalen Smith, F, Maryland
- New York Knicks: Nico Mannion, PG, Arizona
- New Orleans Pelicans: Leandro Bolmaro, SG, Argentina
- Memphis Grizzlies: Killian Tillie, PF, Gonzaga
- San Antonio Spurs: Devon Dotson, G, Kansas
- New Orleans Pelicans: Jared Butler, G, Baylor
- Sacramento Kings: Amar Sylla, PF/C, Senegal
- Portland Trail Blazers: Trendon Watford, Wing, LSU
- Orlando Magic: Immanuel Quickley, G, Kentucky
- Boston Celtics: Udoka Azubuike, C, Kansas
- Chicago Bulls: Mason Jones, Wing, Arkansas
- Golden State Warriors: Daniel Oturu, PF/C, Minnesota
- Philadelphia 76ers: Isaiah Joe, SG, Arkansas
- Indiana Pacers: Chris Smith, Wing, UCLA
- Oklahoma City Thunder: Omer Yurtseven, C, Georgetown
- Atlanta Hawks: Cassius Winston, G, Michigan State
- Sacramento Kings: Ashton Hagans, PG, Kentucky
- Golden State Warriors: Derrick Alston Jr, Wing, Boise State
- Brooklyn Nets: Malachi Flynn, PG, San Diego State
- Charlotte Hornets: Abdoulaye N’Doye, G, France
- LA Clippers: Josh Hall, Wing, USA
- Toronto Raptors: Saben Lee, PG, Vanderbilt
- Philadelphia 76ers: Mamadi Diakite, F, Virginia
- New Orleans Pelicans: Emmitt Williams, F, LSU
For Dallas, I have preached the need for two wings: one with a high ceiling and one with a high floor. In this scenario, they draft one of the most unique prospects in the class in Aleksej Pokusevski at 18. Pokusevski, known as “Poku” is a 7 footer with a clean handle, an ability to run the pick & roll as a ball handler, and the ability to shoot. While his floor is low, having another tall, do-it-all offensive threat could be a valuable asset to the team.
At 31 I have Dallas selecting Desmond Bane, a TCU product that the Mavs have seen plenty of over the years. Despite Bane’s negative wingspan which may be notable to NBA front offices, Bane’s IQ, elite shooting, passing ability, and excellent athleticism and strength help him make up for his short arms. His fit on the Mavs is immediate, as he would likely play the same minutes as Justin Jackson with the same ask.
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