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

Orlando’s frontcourt is set, as is their point guard position now that Markelle Fultz looks like an NBA player again. Evan Fournier has been a quality two guard but his contract could be up after this season – and the Magic need depth and shooting behind him anyways. Green could fill that role given his offensive prowess, as he can fill it up from all three levels. He’d be an immediate offensive boost to a bench unit that needs it.

Killian Hayes is a raw 18-year-old playing for Ulm, but he has shown signs of being an NBA-caliber point guard. He’s a quality pass-first player who works well in the pick-and-roll, as he’s comfortable making reads and either setting up teammates or attacking the basket. The Frenchman has rising up draft boards as his shooting improves. Minnesota needs a long-term starter and depth at the point, making Hayes a good fit.

Atlanta acquired this pick from the Brooklyn Nets  and could further upgrade their wing rotation with Isaac Okoro, who has been a revelation for Auburn this year. He’s a fast, supremely athletic wing with an NBA-ready body at 6-6 and 225 pounds and would provide the Hawks with another (needed) quality perimeter defender.

Utah’s biggest weakness might be at the four spot, where they’ve struggled to find consistent production next to Rudy Gobert. Trendon Watford is a gifted scorer at 6-9 and has shown those skills and quality athleticism as a small-ball four while playing for LSU. If he can cut down on his turnovers, Watford may rise even higher than this.

Isaiah Joe looks to be a quality “3-and-D” prospect and is quickly rising up draft boards because of it. The sophomore has demonstrated a knockdown shooting stroke (while he has struggled to start this season) and the ability to lockdown opponents while creating turnovers (2.0 steals per game). Houston loves these kinds of players and needs solid rotation players for cheap. Joe could become that.