NBA Draft 2020: Updated first-round mock draft following lottery drawing

One of the biggest winners of the 2020 NBA Draft Lottery, the Hornets jumped five spots to No. 3 overall, giving Michael Jordan and Mitch Kupchak the chance to take whichever top prospect slides past Minnesota and Golden State. With no longterm center in place, the 7’1 Wiseman makes plenty of sense for Charlotte, especially when considering Devonte’ Graham’s emergence as a potent pull-up shooter and pick-and-roll playmaker and P.J. Washington’s role as a floor-spacing power forward.

Charlotte fits: LaMelo Ball, Killian Hayes, Onyeka Okongwu

After a brief hiatus from title contention, the Warriors should look to capitalize on their draft positioning, whether that’s selecting the best player available to build with long-term or going for the player that offers the most value on the trade market. Anthony Edwards checks both boxes, even with Bob Myers’ apparent quest to add a high-caliber center to the team.

Edwards is eerily similar to Andrew Wiggins in terms of wiring and areas of concern (consistency, efficiency, competitiveness), but in terms of trade value and roster fit, he’s the best option here, even if he starts out as a bench sparkplug.

Myers may lean toward Wiseman due to his unmatched size (7’1 with a 7’6 wingspan) and open-court speed, but there are serious questions regarding Wiseman’s fit under Steve Kerr and whether taking an unpolished center is the best value play with the No. 2 pick.

Golden State fits: LaMelo Ball, Onyeka Okongwu, Deni Avdija

Finding a prospect at the top of the draft who complements Karl-Anthony Towns and D’Angelo Russell on both ends of the floor is, quite frankly, impossible. Both LaMelo Ball and Anthony Edwards are defensive sieves due to apathy, inexperience, and a lack of technical know-how.

If Minnesota keeps the pick (they should seriously shop it and see if moving back in the lottery is possible), their selection will come down to who they believe to be the best of the two players. Edwards may be viewed as a more natural fit on the wing, but Ball’s blend of size (6’7) and elite playmaking chops give him the highest ceiling in the entire class.

Coach Ryan Saunders will need to think creatively to maximize a Russell-Ball backcourt, but there’s enough playmaking and scoring talent between the two for a partnership to work out.

Minnesota fits: LaMelo Ball, Anthony Edwards, Deni Avdija