Mags Final 2018 NBA Mock Draft

[magnumt]

Mags Final Mock

1. Ayton
2. Bagley
3. Trae
4. Doncic
5. Bamba
6. Sexton
7. Triple J
8. MPJr
9. Mikal
10. Knox
11. SGA
12. Carter
13. Walker
14. Miles

Agree/Disagree? What selections throw you off?

--Mags

[JustCame]

I really don't understand the argument for Trae over Doncic. I know some people think Atlanta will take him, but I think that'd be a terrible mistake. Doncic is the clear better all-around prospect.

The Knicks won't pass on Carter if he falls to them. At least I hope not. I think one of Sexton/Trae will drop instead of Wendell though. I assume the Knicks prefer Knox over Mikal at this point too.

This lottery is deep. The Clippers are in a good spot with 2 selections.

[bwgood77]

Mags Final Mock

1. Ayton
2. Bagley
3. Trae
4. Doncic
5. Bamba
6. Sexton
7. Triple J
8. MPJr
9. Mikal
10. Knox
11. SGA
12. Carter
13. Walker
14. Miles

Agree/Disagree? What selections throw you off?

--Mags

Trae is the big mystery. I think Schlenk might like him if he thinks he has similarities to Curry, considering Schlenk used to be in GS, but I think he might rather trade down a few spots, pick up assets and still get Trae. If he stays at 3, I'm not sure he will take him. I'd take Doncic and then probably JJJ and then Trae would be third choice (pending what MPJ looked like).

I'd be upset being a Kings fan if they took Bagley but knowing he is the only big name that would work out there and everything I think that's the kind of guy they want (though I know I'm kind of echoing Givony there).

Doncic could go anywhere 2-4 or perhaps 5.

The Magic are really interesting. I think those guys would like JJJr but he doesn't make sense if they are still high on Isaac and Gordon. Carter might be the BPA there imo...if they don't want to stick with Vucevic long term. I love Carter though.

They need a PG really bad, but their management team likes length...so is it too high to take Shai? Would they go Sexton? I'm not sold they will take Trae if there like some are.

After that I think it's a crap shoot. I think I had MPJr going 7th, then Mikal, Knox and Miles maybe.

[magnumt]

Mags Final Mock

1. Ayton
2. Bagley
3. Trae
4. Doncic
5. Bamba
6. Sexton
7. Triple J
8. MPJr
9. Mikal
10. Knox
11. SGA
12. Carter
13. Walker
14. Miles

Agree/Disagree? What selections throw you off?

--Mags

Trae is the big mystery. I think Schlenk might like him if he thinks he has similarities to Curry, considering Schlenk used to be in GS, but I think he might rather trade down a few spots, pick up assets and still get Trae. If he stays at 3, I'm not sure he will take him. I'd take Doncic and then probably JJJ and then Trae would be third choice (pending what MPJ looked like).

I'd be upset being a Kings fan if they took Bagley but knowing he is the only big name that would work out there and everything I think that's the kind of guy they want (though I know I'm kind of echoing Givony there).

Doncic could go anywhere 2-4 or perhaps 5.

The Magic are really interesting. I think those guys would like JJJr but he doesn't make sense if they are still high on Isaac and Gordon. Carter might be the BPA there imo...if they don't want to stick with Vucevic long term. I love Carter though.

They need a PG really bad, but their management team likes length...so is it too high to take Shai? Would they go Sexton? I'm not sold they will take Trae if there like some are.

After that I think it's a crap shoot. I think I had MPJr going 7th, then Mikal, Knox and Miles maybe.

Trae & MPJr are both big impactors on this Draft IMO. I think Atlanta takes Trae, which forces Orlando into Sexton.

I can't see Orlando taking Triple J after having Drafted Isaacs last year. They need shooters BADLY! :lol

With Carter, if certain Teams don't take him, he very well could drop buy time in the Lottery (which I have happening to him above).

--Mags

[magnumt]

I really don't understand the argument for Trae over Doncic. I know some people think Atlanta will take him, but I think that'd be a terrible mistake. Doncic is the clear better all-around prospect.

The Knicks won't pass on Carter if he falls to them. At least I hope not. I think one of Sexton/Trae will drop instead of Wendell though. I assume the Knicks prefer Knox over Mikal at this point too.

This lottery is deep. The Clippers are in a good spot with 2 selections.

With Trae & Atlanta, I think it's being based a lot on their surprising Lottery picks over the years, and them possibly moving on from Schroeder (who could possibly net them another Lottery pick, maybe from Cleveland:dontknow: ).

--Mags

[bwgood77]

Mags Final Mock

1. Ayton
2. Bagley
3. Trae
4. Doncic
5. Bamba
6. Sexton
7. Triple J
8. MPJr
9. Mikal
10. Knox
11. SGA
12. Carter
13. Walker
14. Miles

Agree/Disagree? What selections throw you off?

--Mags

Trae is the big mystery. I think Schlenk might like him if he thinks he has similarities to Curry, considering Schlenk used to be in GS, but I think he might rather trade down a few spots, pick up assets and still get Trae. If he stays at 3, I'm not sure he will take him. I'd take Doncic and then probably JJJ and then Trae would be third choice (pending what MPJ looked like).

I'd be upset being a Kings fan if they took Bagley but knowing he is the only big name that would work out there and everything I think that's the kind of guy they want (though I know I'm kind of echoing Givony there).

Doncic could go anywhere 2-4 or perhaps 5.

The Magic are really interesting. I think those guys would like JJJr but he doesn't make sense if they are still high on Isaac and Gordon. Carter might be the BPA there imo...if they don't want to stick with Vucevic long term. I love Carter though.

They need a PG really bad, but their management team likes length...so is it too high to take Shai? Would they go Sexton? I'm not sold they will take Trae if there like some are.

After that I think it's a crap shoot. I think I had MPJr going 7th, then Mikal, Knox and Miles maybe.

Trae & MPJr are both big impactors on this Draft IMO. I think Atlanta takes Trae, which forces Orlando into Sexton.

I can't see Orlando taking Triple J after having Drafted Isaacs last year. They need shooters BADLY! :lol

With Carter, if certain Teams don't take him, he very well could drop buy time in the Lottery (which I have happening to him above).

--Mags

I'll be pretty surprised if JJJr is there at 6 anyway...I just mentioned that looking at your board. I don't think he is any worse than the 3rd or 4th best prospect in this draft and may end up the best.

[magnumt]

Trae is the big mystery. I think Schlenk might like him if he thinks he has similarities to Curry, considering Schlenk used to be in GS, but I think he might rather trade down a few spots, pick up assets and still get Trae. If he stays at 3, I'm not sure he will take him. I'd take Doncic and then probably JJJ and then Trae would be third choice (pending what MPJ looked like).

I'd be upset being a Kings fan if they took Bagley but knowing he is the only big name that would work out there and everything I think that's the kind of guy they want (though I know I'm kind of echoing Givony there).

Doncic could go anywhere 2-4 or perhaps 5.

The Magic are really interesting. I think those guys would like JJJr but he doesn't make sense if they are still high on Isaac and Gordon. Carter might be the BPA there imo...if they don't want to stick with Vucevic long term. I love Carter though.

They need a PG really bad, but their management team likes length...so is it too high to take Shai? Would they go Sexton? I'm not sold they will take Trae if there like some are.

After that I think it's a crap shoot. I think I had MPJr going 7th, then Mikal, Knox and Miles maybe.

Trae & MPJr are both big impactors on this Draft IMO. I think Atlanta takes Trae, which forces Orlando into Sexton.

I can't see Orlando taking Triple J after having Drafted Isaacs last year. They need shooters BADLY! :lol

With Carter, if certain Teams don't take him, he very well could drop buy time in the Lottery (which I have happening to him above).

--Mags

I'll be pretty surprised if JJJr is there at 6 anyway...I just mentioned that looking at your board. I don't think he is any worse than the 3rd or 4th best prospect in this draft and may end up the best.

He'd look pretty nice next to Markannen too. :lol;

--Mags

[Spens1]

I think JJJ goes 3 myself but who knows. Could see them dealing down perhaps and getting another pick even or a young talent (Dallas and Atlanta are good trade partners if they want to secure Doncic).

[Alonzo_Morning]

Young way too high

[BlueSan]

I love this mock it is a daring one

[The-Power]

I think Atlanta takes Trae, which forces Orlando into Sexton.

I can't see Orlando taking Triple J after having Drafted Isaacs last year. They need shooters BADLY! :lol

Then they probably shouldn't take Sexton. They would not only make a bad judgement thinking of Sexton as someone who helps them with their shooting issues, they would make a terrible decision drafting for fit and reaching this hard for Sexton considering their talent-deprived roster. We don't even know if any of their prospects will become even a good NBA player yet.

Regardless, Jackson and Isaac could actually be a good (not-so-)small-ball tandem, and both are capable shooters for their position (well, Jackson is and Isaac has the potential to be a reliable spot-up shooter). Jackson and Gordon also fits as a 4/5 combo in case they decide to keep Gordon long-term.