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NBA Draft 2019: Barrett, Williamson battle for top pick in mock draft

DURHAM, NC - NOVEMBER 27: Teammates RJ Barrett #5 and Zion Williamson #1 of the Duke Blue Devils talk during their game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Cameron Indoor Stadium on November 27, 2018 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
DURHAM, NC - NOVEMBER 27: Teammates RJ Barrett #5 and Zion Williamson #1 of the Duke Blue Devils talk during their game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Cameron Indoor Stadium on November 27, 2018 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /
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DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA – NOVEMBER 14: RJ Barrett #5 and Zion Williamson #1 of the Duke Blue Devils react during the second half of their game against the Eastern Michigan Eagles at Cameron Indoor Stadium on November 14, 2018 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA – NOVEMBER 14: RJ Barrett #5 and Zion Williamson #1 of the Duke Blue Devils react during the second half of their game against the Eastern Michigan Eagles at Cameron Indoor Stadium on November 14, 2018 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

No. 1-5

1) Phoenix Suns – Zion Williamson, PF/SF, Duke
Zion is the perfect match for the Suns. They want to play small and fast but need a four man who can play alongside Deandre Ayton in the frontcourt. Williamson can dominate inside with quickness and skill to also play on the perimeter. That versatility – and his athleticism – will make him a star no matter where he lands in the NBA, but Williamson’s skill set fits in perfectly in Phoenix.

2) Chicago Bulls – R.J. Barrett, SF/SG, Duke
I still have Barrett at No. 1 on my big board because he’ll be an elite scorer from Day 1 and can do everything on the court. The Bulls, who have a major need on the wing and a true No. 1 scoring option, would be ecstatic if they got to draft Barrett.

3) Atlanta Hawks – Cameron Reddish, SF, Duke
The Hawks are trying to build themselves into a fast-paced team full of shooters. Enter Reddish, who might be the best shooter in this class and, at 6-8, has the size and athleticism to be a force at either the two or the three.

4) Cleveland Cavaliers – Bol Bol, C, Oregon
Cleveland desperately needs a young star in the post-LeBron era, and while any of the Duke trio would be preferred for them, they’d be happy with Bol Bol as a consolation prize. The 7-2 center is the perfect modern-day big man thanks to his ability to defend the rim (2.9 bpg) and shoot the three (50.0 percent). “Unicorn” bigs are tough to come by, so I don’t think the Cavs would pass on Bol.

5) New York Knicks – Sekou Doumbouya, SF/PF, France
Dounmbouya will be the first international player taken in this draft and the Knicks (who have shown a preference for international players in recent years) are in need of his skillet. The 17-year-old who already has plenty of FIBA and professional experience, but still has a ton of upside as a versatile 6-9 forward.