Detroit Pistons: 2020 NBA first round mock draft 1.0
125. . Small forward . Atlanta Hawks. Isaac Okoro. 7. player
The Atlanta Hawks will need to add some wing depth if they have any playoff aspirations in the near future. The plan for them has been clear; try to surround Trae Young with as much talent as humanly possible.
After trading for both Clint Capela and Dewayne Dedmon at the deadline, they’re well on their way.
The Hawks could make another key acquisition by selecting Isaac Okoro in the upcoming draft. He’s a defensive minded player who’s able to keep his man in check both on and off the ball. If he’s switched into a position where he needs to protect the rim, he can.
Okoro’s ability to drive to the basket and finish through contact can be mesmerizing to watch, and he could be considered one of, if not the best two way player in the entire draft.
If he were to end up with the Hawks, he would likely never be in a position where he’s the ball handler in a pick and roll, considering Young will always be their main option. However, that’s one of the more underrated parts of his game.
He wasn’t able to run it much at Auburn either, but his passing and scoring abilities in that situation are commendable.
His quickness on defense allows him to guard multiple positions, and he would be a great addition to a young Atlanta team.