NBA Draft 2019: Surprise No. 1 overall pick in latest mock draft

5) Atlanta Hawks – Bol Bol, C, Oregon
As mentioned, the Hawks want shooters. Enter 7-3 Bol Bol, who would be Atlanta’s starting center. He is a reliable three-point shooter, shooting 52 percent from deep, and is one of the nation’s best shot-blockers. Bol would fill a major need and fit their identity.

4) Chicago Bulls – Kevin Porter Jr., SG, USC
Porter is another guy quickly moving up draft boards thanks to his athleticism and versatility as a 6-6 wing. Currently dealing with a quad injury, Porter has already intrigued scouts with his one-on-one scoring ability and upside.

3) Phoenix Suns – Ja Morant, PG, Murray State
However, the guy rising up draft boards the most is Morant. In a weak point guard draft, Morant has emerged as the clear No. 1 guy thanks to his ridiculous production (23.0 ppg, 9.6 apg, 6.7 rpg, 2.0 spg). He is a freak athlete who can get to the rim whenever he wants, has shown excellent vision, and can be a lockdown defender. Phoenix needs a point guard and shouldn’t look past the Murray State product.

2) New York Knicks – Zion Williamson, PF, Duke
Williamson’s upside is obvious and he’d be the perfect pair in the frontcourt next to Kristaps Porzingis. His shooting needs a lot of work but the rest of his game (particularly on defense) is advanced – and then enhanced by his athleticism. Can you imagine his star power in New York?!?

1) Cleveland Cavaliers – R.J. Barrett, SF, Duke
Cleveland needs a legitimate go-to guy in the post-LeBron era and Barrett is the kind of scorer you can build a team around. If he can become more efficient, Barrett could become an unstoppable force given his already elite array of skills.