The NBA Draft Lottery concluded on May 16, where the Celtics received the 1st pick via the Brooklyn Nets. The LA Lakers jumped to the 2nd spot while the Sixers via the Kings took the 3rd spot. It was an interesting lottery, as Sacramento lucked out and got into the top 3. However, due to previous trades, Philadelphia had the right to swap with the Kings thus landing them the 3rd overall pick.
With the draft order set and the combine over with, draft season is in full effect. Here is our first mock draft for the first round of the draft as we try to predict where each player lands.
NBA Mock Draft Post Lottery 1.0
1. Celtics- Markelle Fultz, G Washington
2. Lakers- Lonzo Ball, G UCLA
3. 76ers- De’Aaron Fox, G Kentucky
4. Suns- Josh Jackson, G/F Kansas
5. Kings- Jayson Tatum, SF Duke
6. Magic- Lauri Markannen, PF Arizona
7. Twolves- Jonathan Isaac, F Florida State
8. Knicks- Dennis Smith Jr., PG North Carolina State
9. Mavs- Zach Collins, C Gonzaga
10. Kings- Frank Ntilikina, PG France
11. Hornets- Malik Monk, SG Kentucky
12. Pistons- Luke Kennard, SG Duke
13. Nuggets- Ivan Rabb, PF California
14. Heat- TJ Leaf, PF UCLA
15. Blazers- Justin Jackson, SF North Carolina
16. Bulls- Jarrett Allen, C Texas
17. Bucks- Harry Giles, PF Duke
18. Pacers- Terrance Ferguson, G/F Adelaide 36ers
19. Hawks- Bam Adebayo, F/C Kentucky
20. Blazers- John Collins, PF Wake Forest
21. Thunder- Donovan Mitchell, SG Louisville
22. Nets- Caleb Swanigan, PF Purdue
23. Raptors- OG Anunoby, SF Indiana
24. Jazz- Dwayne Bacon, SF Florida State
25. Magic- Edmond Sumner, PG Xavier
26. Blazers- Frank Jackson, PG Duke
27. Nets- Kobi Simmons, SG Arizona
28. Lakers- Justin Patton, C Creighton
29. Spurs- Isaiah Hartenstein, F/C Zalgiris International
30. Jazz- Semi Ojeleye, F Southern Methodist
In our next couple mock drafts, we will have more information on each team’s needs and desires with their picks. Continue to check out our NBA Draft page on our site for all of your NBA Draft news and analysis.
