Keith’s Pick: Chet Holmgren, C/F, GonzagaĮver since Holmgren’s high school days in Minnesota, people could see the future was bright for the lengthy big man. Holmgren will fit in perfectly with OKC’s standout guards Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Josh Giddey. Holmgren is a seven-footer who can handle the ball, make high IQ plays and shoot from behind the arc, while also being the best rim protector in the draft. Thankfully for OKC, Holmgren is the perfect prospect its team needs, while also being the best player left on the board. Last year, the Thunder ranked last in three-point percentage and went without a consistent option at the center position all season. The Orlando Magic have found their future all-star.Ĭonnor’s Pick: Chet Holmgren, C/F, GonzagaĪs a die-hard Thunder fan, this team desperately needs size and shooting. On the defensive side, the Auburn forward shines on the perimeter and is average as a rim protector. The scoring will translate into the NBA, but the 19-year-old does need to improve on his passing if he wants to take the next step. His three-point shot is also one of his strengths as he shot 42% last season. shines the most as a scorer: he can score off the dribble, catch & shoot and in the post. The 6-foot-10-inch forward has the potential to be a future superstar in the NBA. Keith’s Pick: Jabari Smith Jr., F, Auburn is still the clear favorite to be the first overall pick. Although he could improve on his offensive game inside the three-point line, Smith Jr. He’s also a versatile defender and a good rebounder. was one of the best shooters in all of college basketball last season at Auburn. The Magic are one of the worst three-point shooting teams in the league, while Smith Jr. ![]() has been a popular choice for the first overall pick and it’s easy to see why. Photo from Wikimedia CommonsĮver since the Magic won the draft lottery, Smith Jr. The Orlando Magic select…Ĭonnor’s Pick: Jabari Smith Jr., F, Auburn Auburn forward Jabari Smith is No. The Chronicle’s Connor Youngberg and Keith Savage will try our best to predict the entire first round of the NBA draft without any trades. In comparison to past years, this draft is quite unpredictable from start to finish. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver will take the stage on Thursday to call out the names of the NBA’s future stars at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
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