NBA Draft 2019: Projecting both rounds in post-NCAA Tournament mock
By Brian Rauf
11) Los Angeles Lakers – PJ Washington, PF/SF, Kentucky
I’d expect the Lakers to try to trade this pick given their desire to win now, but Washington would give them a versatile wing who can immediately make an impact off the bench on both sides of the floor.
12) Boston Celtics (via Sacramento Kings) – Sekou Doumbouya, PF/SF, Limoges CSP
Doumbouya is the best international prospect in this class with the versatility to score on the perimeter and in the paint. His wingspan also gives him tremendous defensive upside, but will likely need a year to adjust to the NBA game.
13) Miami Heat – Romeo Langford, SG, Indiana
Langford has his flaws – he’s not a great shooter and failed to make a significant impact at Indiana in terms of wins – but he knows how to fill it up and Miami needs more backcourt scoring.
14) Charlotte Hornets – Coby White, PG, North Carolina
Charlotte’s entire roster is going through a bit of a transition, particularly in the backcourt. Tony Parker and Jeremy Lamb don’t figure to be part of the team’s long-term plans and Kemba Walker may leave in free agency. White would be a high-upside solution as a replacement given his offensive abilities. He can also play off the ball and, at 6-5, would give Charlotte lineup options next to the smaller Walker (if he stays) or Malik Monk.
15) Detroit Pistons – Keldon Johnson, SG/SF, Kentucky
Detroit is another team that has been looking to fill their need on the wing for quite some time and Johnson could be the kind of steady, versatile presence they’ve been looking for as a complementary piece to Reggie Jackson, Blake Griffin, and Andre Drummond.