NBA Draft 2020: Top 4 prospects separate themselves in latest mock draft

Memphis is still in the early stages of their rebuild and have two legitimate centerpieces in Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson. Avdija, who plays for Maccabi Tel Aviv, could be the perfect long-term compliment to both. He has great size for a wing at 6-8 and is a smart, versatile playmaker who can play off the ball and attack the rim at a high level.

I think Washington would love to get their hands on James Wiseman to pair him with John Wall and Bradley Beal but, with them this far down the pecking order, I’d expect them to look at Iowa State’s Tyrese Haliburton. At some point, the Wizards will have to replace one or both of their superstars and Haliburton can play either guard position (with the size to do so at the NBA level). He’s a premier playmaker who can score, and doesn’t need a bunch of touches to impact the game, so he could play alongside Wall and Beal as well.

Derrick Rose has been fine for the Pistons but he’s not their long-term starting point guard. Neither is Bruce Brown, for that matter. Arizona’s Nico Mannion is one step behind the truly elite prospects at the top of his class, but he’s more of the traditional point guard that sets up his teammates and picks his spots scoring the ball. He can space the floor with his shooting, too (43.2 percent from three), which is another thing the Pistons really need.

Obi Toppin burst on the scene with Dayton at the Maui Invitational, showcasing the kind of versatile perimeter offensive game – shooting, ball-handling, passing – that not many 6-9 players have. He has also proven to be able to hang down low as well, giving him the kind of inside-out skill set teams like the Spurs love. San Antonio needs long-term help in the frontcourt and Toppin can fill some of those holes.

The Bulls actually have a pretty solid young roster that is taking steps in the right direction. One thing they do lack, however, is a superior athletic wing in the frontcourt. Enter Memphis’ Precious Achiuwa, who has the quickness to play and defend on the perimeter with tremendous length (6-9) but can also play inside next to Lauri Markkanen and Wendell Carter. He’s still extremely raw but has the physical tools to contribute right away has his skill set develops.