Detroit Pistons: 2020 NBA first round mock draft 1.0
Shooting guard . Denver Nuggets. Josh Green . 21. player. 73.
Josh Green is the quintessential embodiment of a “3 & D” player. Seemingly everything else about his game is underdeveloped and needs refining.
He’s not a strong passer or finisher, but has potential to become a top three or four scoring option if he’s able to hit his three-pointers with more consistency.
Philadelphia 76ers. Jahmi'us Ramsey . 22. player. 93. . Shooting guard
The Sixers are an average three-point shooting team and although the may decide to select a big man in the draft, Ramsey would be a seamless fit. He’s a reliable perimeter threat that can find the open space in a defense and bury them.
Whether he’s in the starting lineup alongside Ben Simmons, or in the second unit, Ramsey would add an immediate scoring punch to a Sixers team that needs it.
Miami Heat. Xavier Tillman . 23. player. 110. . Power forward
One of the best defenders not just in the Big Ten, but in the country, Tillman would add even more strength to a team that already has two of the better defenders in the entire league. His offensive game is pretty average compared to the NBA standard, so his defense would be the primary focus.
He is however an elite passer given his size. A front court consisting of him and Bam Adebayo adds court vision that would be off the charts. If he can hit jumpers with more consistency, he could help propel Miami into a championship window.
Utah Jazz. Aaron Nesmith. 24. player. 118. . Small forward
A play will never begin with Nesmith, it ends with him. He almost never stops moving around the floor and is just another person in this draft with great off the ball movement. He’s not someone that will really ever be in the spotlight with his scoring, but he’s someone that you always want on your team.
Oklahoma City Thunder. Vernon Carey Jr.. 25. player. 149. . Center
Carey has a plethora of post moves in his arsenal. He has an effective spin move, can get defenders to bite on a jab step, and may be the best player in the draft at utilizing the glass. His sheer size is a force in the paint.
Next to Chris Paul and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, he would be a lethal pick and roll option. He does tend to get complacent with his shots at times, and he’ll have to fine tune that in order to maximize his output at the next level.