At the end of the day this a weak draft at the top end. And flattens out after about 10 until the 40-45th pick. Which is good for teams picking in this range
I have seen some mocks have Avdija going #1. And I wouldn't be surprise by this. I just have Ball a tick higher due to elite passing ability, ball handling and finish around the rim. There is some Ben Simmons type game there (minus the great athleticism).
At the end of the day this a weak draft at the top end. And flattens out after about 10 until the 40-45th pick. Which is good for teams picking in this range
I have seen some mocks have Avdija going #1. And I wouldn't be surprise by this. I just have Ball a tick higher due to elite passing ability, ball handling and finish around the rim. There is some Ben Simmons type game there (minus the great athleticism).
My prediction is that we will see Wiseman and Edwards go in the top 3 and Ball in the top 5 but all 3 will likely be acquired via trade. With all 3 "top prospects" possessing relatively flawed games I think we will see team targeting them in lower then normal cost trade ups. With Avdija and Haliburton I could see either of them or even both become safety net picks GS if they just can't find a trade partner and need to make a pick.
I think we see the teams drafting 4-12 drive this draft with their willingness to move up or out of the lottery. If one of those teams wants Edwards or Ball and has any sort of attractive trade-able assets I think they get them.
Teams I can see making a move for Edwards: ATL, Cavs, Pistons, Kings
Teams I can see making a move for Ball: Cavs, Knicks, Detriot
Another trade wrinkle in this draft could be built around Toppin and the teams who are rumored to love him. Chad Ford mentioned in his Pod that he knows of a team that has him #2 on their board. With that I wouldn't be surprised if we see a team trade up to target Toppin.