Detroit Pistons: 2020 first round NBA mock draft 2.0
. SG . San Antonio Spurs. RJ Hampton . 11. player. 29
The San Antonio Spurs are notoriously one of the most fundamentally sound basketball teams on the planet. None of their stars within the last three decades have been particularly flashy, they’ve all just been incredibly efficient at their respective crafts.
R.J. Hampton is someone who carries a lot of buzz with his name, but on the court he doesn’t show it. That’s not a slight against his talent level, it’s a compliment towards the way he plays his game.
He’s currently not elite at much, but he’s pretty solid at most things. Hampton has good shooting mechanics and a strong finishing ability.
The Spurs may be losing out on DeMar DeRozan this summer, and to add a new scoring piece with high upside has to be a top priority. While Hampton isn’t the best at creating shots for others, his ability to do so is at a level where teams will feel comfortable selecting him.
His court vision comes and goes, and he tends to force a few too many shots.
Under the legendary coaching staff that the Spurs have, there may not be a better team equipped with the necessary tools to properly shape Hampton’s game.
. PF/C. Sacramento Kings. Precious Achiuwa. 12. player. 84
With the Kings declining Harry Giles‘ team option for next season, he’s likely going to sign elsewhere this summer. So with the concerns surrounding Marvin Bagley‘s health, re-tooling their contingency plan would be wise.
Achiuwa will preform best with a team where he’s not asked to be a primary scoring option. He’s a high motor big man who could prove to be a lethal pick and roll option alongside De’Aaron Fox.
He could very well become the “glue guy” that the Kings need, an he could help them become a more cohesive offensive act. His transition speed is dangerous, and he’s a tough finisher at the rim.
New Orleans Pelicans. Aaron Nesmith. 13. player. 69. . SF
Aaron Nesmith is generally the last person to touch the ball after a play. Meaning a play doesn’t begin with him, it ends with him.
He’s not a primary ball handler but when surrounded by the great passing minds of Lonzo Ball, Jrue Holiday, and Brandon Ingram, he could very easily develop into a consistent scorer in a teams second unit.
His off the ball movement is what may excite whatever team drafts him, as he does an exceptional job of getting open.
player. 34. . SG . Portland Trail Blazers. Tyrese Maxey . 14
Portland is going to need all the scoring help that they can get. While admittedly they spent a large portion of this season with an injured team, Maxey possesses the necessary tools to make an impact on this team from the jump.
He’s a medium to high volume shooter but generally has trouble creating his own shot, and relies on others help him. With a playmaker like Damian Lillard in the mix, he’d be just fine. He could also be part of Portland’s long term plan in the backcourt.
Given his size, Maxey is a pretty solid rebounder and doesn’t tend to have too much trouble holding his own on defense.
Fans may remember when he scored 26 points on 58.3 percent shooting against Michigan State in the opening game of the year for Kentucky.
38. . SF. Orlando Magic. Devin Vassell . 15. player
Vassell brings strong perimeter play to the table for Orlando, a team who desperately needs more scoring. He’s hooting 41.9 percent from deep this season. He’s often best utilized away from the ball where he’s best able to show off his shooting abilities.
He’s at a comfortable level with his playmaking, and can knock down shots off the dribble if he finds himself in that situation.
There tends to be a lot of moments where he struggles to score once he’s met at the rim. Finishing through contact isn’t one of his strong suits. If he’s able to get a foul call, he’s an average free throw shooter at just 73.8 percent.